‘Heartbroken’ Strictly stars lead tributes to late Robin Windsor
Strictly Come Dancing stars got here collectively on Tuesday to precise their shock and heartbreak at the tragic dying of Robin ‘Bobby’ Windsor.
The information of Windsor’s passing was introduced on Tuesday morning. The 44-year-old dancer’s reason behind dying has not been revealed.
Among these paying tribute was his 2012 Strictly accomplice Lisa Riley and present choose Craig Revel Horwood, who penned: ‘I’ve simply heard the tragic information my expensive good friend ’Bobby’ Robin Windsor has handed.
‘He was one of many kindest, mild, trustworthy, humorous and caring folks I’ve had the pleasure of figuring out and dealing with. He can be without end missed.
‘My coronary heart goes out to all his household & pals. RIP darling man, you have been actually liked x’.
Strictly Come Dancing stars got here collectively on Tuesday to precise their shock and heartbreak on the tragic dying of Robin ‘Bobby’ Windsor (pictured with Lisa Riley)
Strictly choose Craig Revel Horwood shared a heartfelt tribute, writing: ‘He was one of many kindest, mild, trustworthy, humorous and caring folks I’ve had the pleasure of figuring out’
Professional Latin and Ballroom dancer Windsor was greatest identified for his appearances on BBC‘s Strictly Come Dancing for 5 years between 2010 and 2015.
He partnered with mannequin Patsy Kensit, EastEnders legend Anita Dobson, Loose Woman Lisa Riley and Dragon’s Den star Deborah Meaden throughout his stint on the present. He additionally carried out with This Morning host Alison Hammond within the 2015 Christmas Special.
Riley, 47, was amongst these paying tribute, sharing a collage of images with the late dancer as she mirrored on the lack of her ‘bestie’.
She shared: ‘My Bestie, My Robin, My Angel…….now our without end Angel, who’s liked, will all the time be liked, without end in my coronary heart……my very damaged coronary heart, I really like you, shine your lovely, electrical vitality from heaven. SHINE IN PEACE.’
James Jordan, 45, paid tribute to his ‘previous good friend’, by sharing: ‘I had the pleasure of working with this man for a few years on Strictly.
‘Everyone who got here in touch with him adored him, from his celeb companions to his working colleagues. You can be missed previous good friend #RobinWindsor #legend.’
Karen Hauer, 41, shared a collection of snaps of the dancer on Instagram, writing: ‘I’m Heartbroken… Robin, you Beautiful human being . I can’t imagine it. RIP.’
Alongside a selfie with the late dancer, Amy Dowden, 33, shared: ‘In such shock this morning to get up to the information [broken heart emoji]. RIP @robinwindsor. Such a form, proficient soul [crying emoji].’
5 News host and former Strictly contestant Dan Walker revealed Windsor had reached out to him when he competed on the present in 2021.
He penned: ‘How unhappy to listen to concerning the dying of Robin Windsor.
Just 44 years previous! He despatched me the kindest message after I was on Strictly and he was liked by so many on that present.
Performance arts theatre Burn The Floor, the place Robin danced for 20 years and was a founding member, mentioned there’s a ‘void’ of their coronary heart because the tragic passing.
Riley, 47, shared a collage of images with the late dancer as she paid tribute to her ‘bestie’
James Jordan has additionally paid tribute to the late dancer (pictured on the Strictly Live Tour in 2013)
Reacting to the heartbreaking information, Jordan, 45, took to X, previously Twitter , to pay tribute to his ‘previous good friend’, sharing that everybody who met Windsor ‘adored’ him
Hauer, 41, shared a collection of snaps of the dancer on Instagram, writing: ‘I’m Heartbroken… Robin, you Beautiful human being . I can’t imagine it. RIP’
Alongside a selfie with the late dancer, Amy Dowden, 33, expressed her shock on the information
Neil Jones revealed it was ‘all the time a pleasure’ to be across the late dancer
Graziano Di Prima was left in a state of shock on the information and shared a selfie with the star
Fellow dancer Giselle Rojas Peacock wrote: ‘I used to be shocked to seek out out right this moment we misplaced one other Dancer and Friend Robin Jamie Windsor.
‘This one hits house as we had so a few years dancing performing and touring collectively all around the world in Burn the Floor.
‘One of the unique members and poster boy of Burn, Bobby was so liked by everybody, the sweetest human. Just like an enormous teddy bear.
‘You gentle up the stage with such an vitality and it was all the time a pleasure to bounce with you.
‘We had so many laughs, tears, highs and lows collectively and despite the fact that life took us in separate instructions and the lord has taken you to quickly, I believe all us will cherish so many recollections with you in them.
‘RIP my good good friend. My coronary heart breaks right this moment for all who liked you. And there have been many.’
Strictly choreographer Patrick Helm mentioned Robin was unaware of how a lot he meant to folks.
He wrote: ‘I do not even know the right way to discover the phrases to this submit. I’ll dearly miss you Robin Windsor. This one is hitting me arduous and too near house.
‘My deepest condolences go to your loved ones and everybody who knew you! You have been one other one who was liked by so many however could not see it himself.
‘May you lastly be free and discover piece. RIP Bobby.’
Fans and pals flooded X with tributes, sharing: ‘Robin Windsor was a beautiful man whom I used to speak with in DM on a regular basis. I’m completely devastated to listen to of his passing. This is such terrible information.’;
‘I’m in disbelief. Robin, the attractive particular person you have been. The world has misplaced a lot greater than your expertise. I’ll all the time keep in mind you in your kindness and generosity. I want I may flip again the clock. Always a part of the BTF household ❤️ #robinwindsor.’
Performance arts theatre Burn The Floor, the place Robin danced for 20 years and was a founding member, mentioned there’s a ‘void’ of their coronary heart because the tragic passing
Fans and pals flooded X with tributes to the late dancer
In a press release saying his dying, Sisco Entertainment informed BBC News: ‘His extraordinary capability to precise emotion via motion captivated audiences, leaving them spellbound with each step.
Beyond his impeccable dancing, Robin’s vibrant spirit lit up the room, infusing rehearsals and performances with infectious vitality and heat.
His laughter was contagious, his kindness boundless. His friendship was a present cherished by all who had the privilege of figuring out him. Robin, you can be deeply missed.’
The Suffolk-born star, who began dancing on the age of three, was an unique member of dance present Burn The Floor, who paid tribute to the star on their official web site within the wake of his shock dying.
Their assertion learn: ‘Burn the Floor household has misplaced considered one of its founding members, Robin ‘Bobby’ Windsor – who has tragically handed away.
‘A BTF journeyman he danced with us for twenty years – together with Broadway, The West End and all our loopy adventures world wide.
‘His gorgeous picture connected with Jessica Raffa outlined our firm, vibrant, excessive and sensual.
‘His expertise, perspective, vitality and character helped create the Burn the Floor stage fame. He leaves a void in our hearts that may by no means be stuffed, but our great recollections will keep without end’.
Founder of Burn the Floor and good friend of Robin, Harley Medcalf, mentioned: ‘We have misplaced a phenomenal good friend, Robin Windsor, Bobby, one of many founding members of the Burn the Floor household.
‘Robin has handed away in England. A beneficiant, extraordinarily proficient dancer, stuffed with vitality, life and love.
‘His stage presence outlined the Burn the Floor firm. Whenever we visited London, Robin was all the time the primary to name, all the time there to assist, have a good time, snicker and cry collectively.
‘In the photograph connected a extremely emotional Robin was simply off stage after his final efficiency with Burn The Floor Reunion Tour in Birmingham in 2022.’
‘Our hearts are damaged he can be enormously missed by all his pals, household and followers world wide.’
From the age of three, Bobby studied Latin and Ballroom and his expertise and dedication to his vocation took him to the very best degree of competitors the place he gained quite a few World Championships.
Bobby debuted in Strictly Come Dancing in 2010 alongside skilled accomplice Kristina Rihanoff – a long-term relationship which noticed them dance all around the world.
In 2018, Robin opened up about his battle with melancholy whereas he featured on Strictly Come Dancing, saying: ‘We all have darkish days however I used to be having darkish weeks.
‘I might find yourself not getting away from bed for 4 or fives days at a time, so far as everybody was involved I used to be ‘completely satisfied Robin’ – anticipate to the folks I lived with.’
Robin additionally skilled psychological well being points when he suffered two large setbacks, dropping his job on Strictly and splitting together with his fiancé.
Kristina Rihanoff and Robin Windsor throughout Strictly Come Dancing launch occasion on the BBC Studios again in 2011
Robin Windsor and Deborah Meaden on Strictly Come Dancing
Windsor’s final submit on Instagram which was captioned, ‘hiding within the shadows’
He mentioned: ‘I used to be nonetheless on Strictly on the time it began – it was actually unhealthy. Numerous issues occurred on the identical time, fairly unhealthy issues, which set it in movement.
‘My damage, a monetary scenario, my engagement [to Davide] had ended and I misplaced my job on Strictly all on the identical time so it took its toll.’
Robin was beforehand engaged to ex-partner Davide Cini and proposed on a romantic New York helicopter experience in 2013 earlier than splitting years later.
He dated former Strictly contestant Marcus Collins.
