The dance world is mourning the death of Robin Windsor, former professional of the popular BBC dance program, Strictly Come Dancing. Windsor, who was 44 years old, left an unforgettable legacy on the show, having partnered with celebrities such as Patsy Kensit, Anita Dobson, Lisa Riley, and Deborah Meaden.
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The news of his death was announced by companies associated with the dancer, although specific details about the date and cause of his death have not yet been disclosed.
The death of Windsor has generated a flood of tributes from fans and celebrities. Former cast members of Strictly Come Dancing expressed their condolences and shared fond memories of him on social media. ITV presenters were also moved as they reported the sad news on daytime TV shows this morning.
Susanna Reid, who danced with Robin in a Children In Need special in 2011, struggled to contain her emotion as she announced the tragic news to viewers of Good Morning Britain today. Marcus Collins, former X Factor star and who dated Robin for 18 months, expressed his sorrow on Instagram, stating that “the world has become much less bright” with the loss of his former partner.
The dancer’s death was announced by the international Ballroom and Latin dance company, Burn The Floor, in a Facebook post. “The Burn the Floor family has lost one of its founding members, Robin ‘Bobby’ Windsor, who tragically passed away,” the company said in its tribute. The news of his death comes just a few weeks after Windsor shared what is now recognized as his final post on Instagram, a moment that now takes on an even more poignant meaning.
Photo: Instagram @robinwindsor
