What Happened to Danny Tidwell? The 'SYTYCD' Star Died In an AccidentHome > Television > Reality TV > So You Think You Can DanceSource: Chris Ryan - Corbis/Getty What Happened to Danny Tidwell The ' So You Think You Can Dance' Star Was Only 35 When He DiedBy Larry StansburyMar. 8 2020, Updated 2:14 p.m. ET Longtime fans of Fox's So You Think You Can Dance were heartbroken to learn that a former contestant on the dancing competition has died. Danny Tidwell was only 35 at the time of his death on March 6 — but at the time the news first broke of his passing, it wasn't immediately clear what happened to him.Article continues below advertisement In the days that followed, however, more details about Danny's untimely death slowly emerged. Let's take a closer look at what happened to him, along with the legacy that he's left behind. Because right now, the dancing community is seriously heartbroken.Source: Chris Ryan - Corbis/GettArticle continues below advertisement Who is Danny Tidwell Danny's primary claim to fame is, of course, the time he spent on So You Think You Can Dance. Back in 2007, he was named the runner-up on Fox's third season of the dancing competition — behind Sabra Johnson. The late dancer was a member of the American Ballet Theater. "When I was younger, I got into a lot of trouble. Getting the opportunity to dance really got me out of that," he said during SYTYCD. Originally, Danny was from Norfolk, Va., and competed when he was 22 and danced contemporary style. The late dancer trained at the Kirov Academy of Ballet of Washington before training with his adopted mother. Article continues below advertisementSource: YouTube What happened to Danny In the wake of Danny's death, his husband — i24NEWS New York Correspondent David Benaym — shared a moving tribute for his husband on Instagram. And in doing so, he also revealed what happened to Danny.Article continues below advertisement "I'm devastated that my Danny, the love of my life, my beloved friend, the artist, the talented angel, fierce mind, legendary dancer, my now late husband, Danny Tidwell died last night in a car crash while his friend was driving him home from work," David wrote next to a series of photos of Danny through the years. "He had such an impact on the dance world, life gave him so much to deal with from a young age." View this post on Instagram I'm devastated that my Danny, the love of my life, my beloved friend, the artist, the talented angel, fierce mind, legendary dancer, my now late husband, Danny Tidwell died last night in a car crash while his friend was driving him home from work. I'm thinking of Denise, Travis, Scott, Tyler and Shannon, Grandma, his sisters Latoya and Ronda, his friend that was with him, Eddy, that survives him, and all his dance family that is already expressing the state of shock we are all in. We were so lucky to have him, life was so challenging for him. But he was a warrior, and he came back standing, always. We loved each other so much, he was and always will be family. He made me the happiest for so many years, we were able to create so much together, a book and a show, Moving Still, an amazing magazine adventure for 7 years, movmnt magazine, that made us so proud. He had such an impact on the dance world, life gave him so much to deal with from a young age. I will write more about you Danny, tell your story, continue your legacy, make sure that you are not forgotten, that you are celebrated. An angel with no wings you said you were, you were flying all along, and you'll be our guardian angel from now on. I love you, I'll forever miss you. You're now in peace, mon Danny, and I know you know how much you were loved. #dannytidwell A post shared by David BENAYM (@benaym) on Mar 7, 2020 at 12:07pm PST Source: InstagramArticle continues below advertisement Danny' s brother Travis also confirmed his death via Instagram Danny was adopted by Travis' mother, Denise Wall, when he was 12, according to The New York Times. On March 7, Travis — who is also dance show's choreographer — confirmed the news on Instagram. "My heart is broken. Yesterday I lost a brother. And we all lost a gift," he wrote alongside 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!" Travis wrote.Article continues below advertisement His touching tribute continued: "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 in contact with through out your journey. A journey cut to 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." View this post on Instagram My heart is broken. Yesterday I lost a brother . And we all lost a gift. 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 in contact with through out your journey. A journey cut to 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. A post shared by Travis Wall (@traviswall) on Mar 7, 2020 at 9:14am PST Source: Instagram Cleary, Danny's passion for and command of dancing has made a lasting impression. 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