Joshua Allen’s Girlfriend Reveals Her Take on Viral Funeral Altercation

Joshua Allen, a former star of “So You Think You Can Dance,” has made headlines following a chaotic incident at his funeral. His girlfriend, Dy’Zetta Brown, has shared insights regarding the violence that erupted during the ceremony. According to her, she attended the funeral at the invitation of Allen’s family before an altercation involved his aunt.

Funeral Incident Details

The altercation occurred last weekend when Brown approached the open casket. She had just placed a note on Allen’s chest and shared a goodbye kiss when she was reportedly attacked from behind by an aunt from Allen’s maternal family. This shocking moment was captured in a viral video.

Police Involvement

• Law enforcement was called to the funeral twice.
• The first police visit was prompted by claims from Allen’s maternal relatives that Brown had a restraining order against him.
• Despite these claims, Brown remained at the funeral, returning to her seat and later approaching the coffin after giving family members time to grieve.

Restraining Order Clarification

While Brown confirmed the existence of a restraining order against Allen, which lasted from July until September 22, she clarified that she had wished for him to receive help rather than be incarcerated. She felt powerless, stating, “The system did what it wanted — not what was best for him.”

Relationship Background

Brown and Allen were in a committed relationship for nearly four years. They celebrated their one-year anniversary of living together shortly before his passing on November 8. Brown described him as “the love of my life,” emphasizing their discussions about marriage, children, and shared future plans.

Mental Health Struggles

Joshua Allen, who died in September after being struck by a train, faced significant mental health challenges. Brown recounted her attempts to secure help for him, expressing concern over his escalating behavior during their second year together. Despite her warnings to family and law enforcement, she felt her pleas were ignored.

Final Days

Just three days prior to his tragic death, Brown reached out to Allen’s probation officer out of fear for his wellbeing. However, she was advised to collect evidence against him rather than receive support for his mental health. Brown believes these systemic failures contributed to his untimely death and expressed her deep sadness over losing such a talented individual.

Joshua Allen was 36 years old at the time of his death. He initially gained fame as the winner of Season 4 of “So You Think You Can Dance,” with Stephen “tWitch” Boss as the runner-up. Allen also starred in notable films such as “Step Up 3D” and the 2011 remake of “Footloose.”