All the ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Tragedies Through the Years ...Middle East

The So You Think You Can Dance family has endured several tragedies throughout the years.

In March 2020, SYTYCD season 3 runner-up Danny Tidwell died in a car crash. He was 35.

“My heart is broken. Yesterday I lost a brother. And we all lost a gift,” Tidwell’s brother, Travis Wall, wrote in an Instagram post at the time. “I’m not ready. But I never think I will be. Because I can’t believe this is real. I can’t believe you’re gone. You were more than my brother. You were my inspiration. I idolized you growing up. Wanted to dance just like you. Wanted to be you! I wish I could jump in your arms again like we used to when we were kids and onstage dancing. We will all remember the joy and passion you brought to everyone you came into contact with through out your journey.”

Wall continued: “A journey cut too short. You are a legend. And I love you so much Danny. Rest In Peace my brother. I can’t believe I’m even typing this. Please pray for my mom and my family during this difficult time.”

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The SYTYCD fandom continued to suffer from other losses including the deaths of Serge Onik, Stephen “tWitch” Boss and Dave Scott.

In October 2025, tragedy rocked the dance community once again when season 4 winner Joshua Allen was struck and killed by a train near his home in Texas. He was 36.

“Joshua Allen brought fire, heart, and soul to every performance,” SYTYCD shared in a statement via X in October 2025. “His legacy will forever live on in the dance world and in our hearts. Rest easy .”

Keep scrolling to see more tragedies that the SYTYCD fandom has faced through the years:

Danny Tidwell’s Death

In March 2020, Danny Tidwell, who finished in second place during season 3 of SYTYCD in 2007, died in a car crash. He was 35.

Tidwell’s brother, Travis Wall, confirmed his passing in an Instagram post, noting that his “heart is broken.”

“Yesterday I lost a brother. And we all lost a gift,” Wall wrote. “I’m not ready. But I never think I will be. Because I can’t believe this is real. I can’t believe you’re gone. You were more than my brother. You were my inspiration.”

Serge Onik’s Death

In August 2021, Serge Onik’s rep, Jim Keith, confirmed that the season 11 contestant had died. His cause of death was never publicly confirmed.

“He was an amazing dancer with a huge heart and he touched the lives of everyone who met him,” Keith said in a statement shared with Entertainment Weekly. “He will be truly missed. This is a sad day for us at the agency and for the dance community as a whole.”

Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ Death

In December 2022, Stephen “tWitch” Boss — who was runner-up on season 4 of SYTYCD in 2008 — died by suicide at the age of 40.

“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us. Stephen lit up every room he stepped into,” Boss’ wife, Allison Holker, shared in a statement to NBC News. “He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.”

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Holker — who shared daughters Weslie and Zaia and son Maddox with Boss — explained that Boss’ “positive impact will continue to be felt.”

“I am certain there won’t be a day that goes by that we won’t honor his memory,” she said. “We ask for privacy during this difficult time for myself and especially for our three children.”

Brooklyn Larsen Suffers Stillbirth

In November 2024, the SYTYCD season 11 alum revealed that she had suffered a stillbirth.

“Our hearts are completely shattered. Our perfect little boy didn’t make it,” Brooklyn Larsen and her husband, Tanner Larsen, wrote in a joint Instagram post. “Late Sunday evening, at 40 weeks and 2 days, Brooklyn went into labor on her own. We arrived at the hospital, full of excitement, only to be told the devastating news that they couldn’t find his heartbeat. The following couple of hours were a complete blur. It didn’t make sense.”

Brooklyn and Tanner noted that “every single checkup, every ultrasound, every test had shown nothing but a healthy baby.”

“He was always measuring big, always moving, always so active,” they explained. “We never imagined that this could happen. In an instant, our best day became our worst. At 11:23am on Monday morning, Brooklyn delivered our son in less than 9 minutes. 8 lbs 10 oz of pure perfection. He was strong, beautiful, and was the perfect mix of Tanner and Rome. Holding him, memorizing every feature of his, feeling his spirit – he was everything we had dreamed of.”

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The couple spent the “next 12 precious hours” with their son “surrounded by our family, pouring all of our love into him.”

“We can’t fully express the depth of the pain we feel losing our son and Rome losing his little brother. Our son, our angel. ,” they concluded their post.

Over a year later, Brooklyn and Tanner welcomed daughter Lux in January 2026. (Brooklyn is also mother to son Rome from a previous relationship.)

Dave Scott’s Death

In June 2025, the SYTYCD choreographer died from organ failure. He was 52.

“It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Dave Scott, who touched so many lives with his warmth, kindness and spirit,” Dave Scott’s team shared in a statement on his Instagram account. “During this difficult time we are doing our best to honor his memory in the way he deserves with love, dignity and respect. In lieu of flowers, we ask for donations to contribute towards memorial arrangements and helping us celebrate Dave Scott’s life in a meaningful way, with a celebration of life.”

Joshua Allen’s Death

In October 2025, TMZ reported that the season 4 winner had died at the age of 36. Later that day, Joshua Allen’s family confirmed that Allen was struck and killed by a train near his home in Texas.

“[Allen] carried his struggles, he was an incredible talent and a huge part of my life. We didn’t speak all the time, we didn’t have to but when we did we’d pick up right where we left off because we were fam,” Allen’s season 4 costar Courtney Platt wrote via Instagram following the news. “Our connection runs deep and always will [forever]. I’ll hold onto the artistry he brought into the world, the epic experiences we had together and the beautiful, hilarious, sometimes tough, rare, life-changing memories we shared.”

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Donyelle Jones’ Death

In December 2025, the SYTYCD season 2 finalist died at the age of 46 following a battle with breast cancer.

“Today at 8:34am, Donyelle Denise Wilson, transitioned. A wife. A daughter. A sister. A friend. And a warrior who kicked cancer’s ass every single day she was here,” Donyelle Jones’ family wrote in an Instagram statement shared to her account. “Her spirit never dimmed. Her heart never hardened. And even in the storm, she never lost her smile. GIWMA.”

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