Robin Windsor’s ex pays tribute after shock dying
Robin Windsor’s ex boyfriend has paid tribute to the late dancer after his shock dying aged 44.
X Factor star Marcus Collins, 35, dated the Ballroom and Latin skilled for 18 months earlier than ending their romance in 2015.
After the information of Windsor’s passing was introduced on Tuesday morning, Collins took to Instagram to share a montage of snaps with the dancer.
He captioned the snaps: ‘The World simply obtained so much much less sparkly. Robin You have been so liked.’
The couple started relationship after Collins reached out to the dancer to go with his physique after he featured on the duvet of Gay Times.
Robin Windsor’s ex boyfriend Marcus Collins has paid tribute to the late dancer after his shock dying aged 44, saying the world is a ‘lot much less sparkly’
At the time, Windsor defined: ‘Marcus tweeted me to say “You’re looking really good, well done!”
‘We’d first met at ITV studios a number of years in the past, after I handed Marcus within the hall and requested for a photograph as a result of he was very good-looking.
‘From then on there was no contact by any means till I appeared on the GT cowl.
‘After my final relationship ended I used to be on the rebound and on the warpath considering, I need to discover a boyfriend.
‘Deborah Meaden informed me to get myself collectively, think about work, overlook about males, and luxuriate in life. As quickly as I did that, Marcus got here alongside.’
Sadly their relationship did not go the space, however the couple had already mentioned marriage plans, revealing they needed to tie the knot in a Downton Abbey fashion fort or British property.
Several Strictly stars have paid tribute to Windsor, together with his 2012 present associate Lisa Riley and choose Craig Revel Horwood.
Revel Horwood penned: ‘I’ve simply heard the tragic information my expensive buddy ’Bobby’ Robin Windsor has handed.
‘He was one of many kindest, light, sincere, humorous and caring individuals I’ve had the pleasure of figuring out and dealing with. He shall be endlessly missed.
‘My coronary heart goes out to all his household & buddies. RIP darling man, you have been actually liked x’.
X Factor star Marcus Collins, 35, dated the Ballroom and Latin skilled for 18 months earlier than ending their romance in 2015 (pictured)
Professional Latin and Ballroom dancer Windsor was finest recognized 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 endlessly Angel, who’s liked, will at all times be liked, endlessly in my coronary heart……my very damaged coronary heart, I like you, shine your lovely, electrical power from heaven. SHINE IN PEACE.’
James Jordan, 45, paid tribute to his ‘outdated buddy’, 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 shall be missed outdated buddy #RobinWindsor #legend.’
Karen Hauer, 41, shared a sequence 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 outdated!
‘He despatched me the kindest message after I was on Strictly and he was liked by so many on that present.’
Strictly Come Dancing stars got here collectively on Tuesday to specific their shock and heartbreak at Robin’s tragic dying (pictured with Lisa Riley)
Strictly choose Craig Revel Horwood shared a heartfelt tribute, writing: ‘He was one of many kindest, light, sincere, humorous and caring individuals I’ve had the pleasure of figuring out’
Riley – who was partnered with Windsor when she competed on Strictly in 2012 – shared a collage of images with the late dancer as she paid tribute to her ‘bestie’
James Jordan additionally paid tribute to the late dancer (pictured on the Strictly Live Tour in 2013)
Karen Hauer, 41, shared a sequence 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 ‘at all times 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
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 for the reason that tragic passing.
Fellow dancer Giselle Rojas Peacock wrote: ‘I used to be shocked to seek out out at present 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 a large teddy bear.
‘You gentle up the stage with such an power and it was at all times a pleasure to bounce with you.
‘We had so many laughs, tears, highs and lows collectively and although life took us in separate instructions and the lord has taken you to quickly, I feel all us will cherish so many recollections with you in them.
‘RIP my good buddy. My coronary heart breaks at present 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 individuals.
He wrote: ‘I do not even know tips on how to discover the phrases to this publish. 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 buddies flooded X with tributes, sharing: ‘Robin Windsor was a stunning 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 gorgeous particular person you have been. The world has misplaced a lot greater than your expertise. I’ll at all times keep in mind you on your kindness and generosity. I want I might flip again the clock. Always a part of the BTF household ❤️ #robinwindsor.’
Performance arts theatre Burn The Floor, the place Windsor danced for 20 years and was a founding member, mentioned there’s a ‘void’ of their coronary heart for the reason that tragic passing
Fans and buddies flooded X with tributes to the late dancer as they expressed their upset
Windsor’s spokesperson informed MailOnline: ‘It is with deep sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of our lovely Robin.
‘Robin’s dancing began from a really younger age and by no means stopped. He lit up any room he walked into, he was a nurturing soul at all times stuffed with enjoyable.
‘He introduced a lot happiness to anybody who noticed him dance. Strictly Come Dancing, Burn The Floor and plenty of different dance exhibits together with all the varsity youngsters across the nation who he gave his time.
‘Robin was a robust advocate for psychological well being and labored carefully with the Sane Charity
‘The dance world has misplaced a few of its sparkle at present. We ask for the household’s privateness at this very tough time.’
Sisco Entertainment informed BBC News: ‘His extraordinary capacity to specific emotion by way of 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 power 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 may be deeply missed.’
The Suffolk-born star, who began dancing on the age of three, was an authentic 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 one among 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 hooked up with Jessica Raffa outlined our firm, vibrant, excessive and sensual.
‘His expertise, perspective, power and character helped create the Burn the Floor stage fame. He leaves a void in our hearts that can by no means be stuffed, but our fantastic recollections will keep endlessly’.
Founder of Burn the Floor and buddy of Robin, Harley Medcalf, mentioned: ‘We have misplaced a phenomenal buddy, 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 power, life and love.
‘His stage presence outlined the Burn the Floor firm. Whenever we visited London, Robin was at all times the primary to name, at all times there to help, have fun, chuckle and cry collectively.
‘In the picture hooked up 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 shall be enormously missed by all his buddies, 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 received quite a few World Championships.
Bobby debuted in Strictly Come Dancing in 2010 alongside skilled associate Kristina Rihanoff – a long-term relationship which noticed them dance all around the world.
In 2018, Robin opened up about his wrestle with despair 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 ‘joyful Robin’ – count on to the individuals I lived with.’
Robin additionally skilled psychological well being points when he suffered two enormous setbacks, shedding his job on Strictly and splitting along 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 publish 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. Loads of issues occurred on the identical time, fairly unhealthy issues, which set it in movement.
‘My harm, a monetary state of affairs, 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 trip in 2013 earlier than splitting years later.
He dated former Strictly contestant Marcus Collins.
