The funeral of So You Think You Can Dance star Joshua Allen turned chaotic last week when his girlfriend Dy'Zetta Brown arrived to pay her final respects. The situation escalated when Brown attempted to place a note on Allen's chest and kiss him goodbye, leading to physical intervention and police involvement.
Family Invitation Leads to Funeral Chaos
Contrary to initial speculation, Dy'Zetta Brown did not arrive uninvited at Joshua Allen's funeral service. Brown exclusively told TMZ that Allen's family had specifically invited her to Texas on Saturday, November 8 to say farewell to her boyfriend. The emotional gathering took a dramatic turn when the casket was opened for final viewings.
As Brown leaned forward to place a personal note on Allen's chest and give him one last kiss, a woman identified as Allen's maternal aunt grabbed her from behind. The altercation prompted authorities to be called to the scene not once, but twice during the proceedings. Police were informed about the active restraining order Brown had against Allen at the time.
Restraining Order and Domestic Violence History
Dy'Zetta Brown confirmed the existence of a restraining order against Joshua Allen that had been in effect from July until September 22. However, she expressed complex feelings about the legal situation. "I repeatedly told police I didn't want Joshua in jail," Brown revealed to TMZ, emphasizing that the decision was beyond her control.
According to Deadline, the dance star had been sentenced to one year in jail back in 2017 for domestic violence involving his girlfriend. Brown clarified that her primary concern was Allen receiving proper help rather than punishment. "The system did what it wanted," she stated, adding that she wanted Allen "to get help" rather than face incarceration.
Love Beyond Difficulties: Marriage Plans and Tragic End
Despite their troubled relationship, Brown described Allen as "the love of my life" in her emotional interview. The couple had made significant future plans together, including marriage, children, home ownership, and travel adventures. Brown insisted that Allen had been actively working on self-improvement following his arrest.
Joshua Allen's life came to a tragic end on September 30 in Fort Worth, Texas, when he was struck by a train, as reported by The Daily Beast. The dancer was 36 years old at the time of his death. Brown concluded her heartfelt statements by affirming, "I loved him, and I believe he was trying" to overcome his personal challenges.
