Joshua Allen dies: Family of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Season 4 winner reveals reason behind his death, here's what he said in his last conversation

Fresh details have surfaced in the death of Joshua Allen, the winner of "So You Think You Can Dance" Season 4. A family member of the 36-year-old told TMZ that he was struck and killed by a train. He died in a hospital near his Texas home on Tuesday (September 30, 2025).

Speaking to TMZ, the Fort Worth Police Department in Texas revealed that they received a call on Tuesday for a person who was struck by a train. Joshua was a man of integrity and, as a family man, the family source told TMZ. The source also claimed that he always wanted to see everyone come together under one roof for holidays and family functions.

What did Joshua Allen say in his final conversation

Giving details about Allen’s final conversation, the source told TMZ, "One of the last things he said was to keep God first at all times. You have to be real with yourself before you can be real with anybody else." Born on March 13, 1989, in Fort Worth, Texas, Joshua shot to fame in 2008 when he competed and won "So You Think You Can Dance" Season 4. He won the season, with the late Stephen "tWitch" Boss coming in 2nd place.

From there, he never looked back and continued dancing over the years and starred in 2010’s "Step Up 3D" and 2011’s "Footloose" remake. He also made an appearance in a 2011 episode of "American Horror Story." In 2016, he was charged with domestic violence and ended up in the slammer for a year in 2017, according to TMZ.