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Former Strictly Come Dancing star Robin ‘Bobby’ Windsor posted a black and white selfie with the caption ‘hiding within the shadows’ simply weeks earlier than his shock loss of life.
The beloved skilled Latin and Ballroom dancer, who was finest recognized for his appearances on Strictly between 2010-2015, has died aged 44.
Windsor, who began dancing on the age of three and was one of many founding members of dance present Burn The Ground, ‘lit up any room he walked into’, his representatives stated as they confirmed his loss of life at the moment.
It has now emerged that Windsor’s final publish on Instagram, shared on January 28, was of the dancer taking a mirror selfie carrying a black vest, with the caption: ‘Hiding within the shadows.’
Tributes have poured in beneath the star’s tragic final publish, with one fan writing: ‘So shocked and saddened to listen to the information. Have adopted him for years since Strictly, a tremendous expertise. RIP.’
Robin Windsor’s final publish on Instagram which was captioned, ‘hiding within the shadows’
Strictly Come Dancing’s Robin ‘Bobby’ Windsor has died on the age of 44
Windsor is pictured with TV presenter Susanna Reid on Strictly Come Dancing again in 2011
One other added: ‘So unhappy & shocked. Simply a few weeks in the past I used to be dancing in his arms for 90mins as I did not have a companion in a cha cha cha class. A gentleman. A mild man. A magical day for me. Sending like to his family and friends RIP.’
A 3rd posted: ‘Now not within the shadows however within the mild.’
A fourth additionally stated: ‘This was not the information I wished to get up to this morning. Rip Robin.’
Windsor partnered with mannequin Patsy Kensit, EastEnders legend Anita Dobson, Unfastened Girl Lisa Riley and Dragon’s Den star Deborah Meaden throughout his stint on the present.
The Suffolk-born star additionally carried out with This Morning host Alison Hammond within the 2015 Christmas Particular.
A heartbroken Susanna Reid, who partnered with Windsor on Strictly for Kids in Want in 2011, fought again tears on at the moment’s Good Morning Britain after studying of the dancer’s loss of life.
After co-host Ed Balls introduced the tragic information on Good Morning Britain, Reid informed viewers: ‘He was a completely exceptional dancer, robust so artistic, he was simply so captivated with dancing. I simply adored him.
‘He was probably the most unbelievable character. As quickly as I danced with him there was one thing actually particular about it.’
Strictly Come Dancing’s James Jordan led tributes and stated that Windsor was ‘adored’ by everybody
Followers have been fast to share their condolences after listening to the information of Windsor’s passing
Former Strictly dancer James Jordan’s full tweet learn on X: ‘I had the pleasure of working with this man for a few years on Strictly.
‘Everybody who got here involved with him adored him, from his celeb companions to his working colleagues. You may be missed previous good friend.’
Strictly skilled James Jordan additionally paid tribute, posting on X: ‘You may be missed previous good friend.’
Windsor, who began dancing on the age of three, was an authentic member of dance present Burn The Ground, who introduced the star’s shock loss of life on their official web site.
Their assertion learn: ‘Burn the Ground household has misplaced certainly 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 Finish and all our loopy adventures world wide.
‘His beautiful picture hooked up with Jessica Raffa outlined our firm, vibrant, excessive and sensual.
‘His expertise, perspective, power and character helped create the Burn the Ground stage status. He leaves a void in our hearts that may by no means be crammed, but our great reminiscences will keep without end’.
From the age of three, Windsor studied Latin and Ballroom and his expertise and dedication to his vocation took him to the very best stage of competitors the place he gained quite a few World Championships.
He joined the solid of present Burn The Ground in 2001 and toured the world for 10 years, with a nine-month run on Broadway.
He bought his TV break on Strictly in 2010 however was compelled to tug out of the collection in 2014 because of a slipped disc which left him paralysed for 4 days. Whereas he by no means gained the Glitterball Trophy, he got here seventh with Patsy Kensit and Anita Dobson.
Windsor additionally appeared in Dancing With The Stars Australia and So You Suppose You Can Dance within the Netherlands and assisted within the choreography for the Australian model of So You Suppose You Can Dance, in addition to performing as a motivational speaker.
Windsor’s representatives informed MailOnline: ‘It’s with deep sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of our stunning 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 filled with enjoyable.
‘Strictly Come Dancing, Burn the Ground and plenty of different dance exhibits together with all the college youngsters across the nation who he gave his time.
A heartbroken Susanna Reid , who partnered with Windsor on Strictly in 2011, fought again tears on at the moment’s Good Morning Britain after studying of the dancer’s loss of life
Leisure correspondent Richard Arnold additionally grew to become overcome with emotion discussing Robin as he struggled to get his phrases out
Robin Windsor and Deborah Meaden on Strictly Come Dancing
Kristina Rihanoff and Robin Windsor throughout Strictly Come Dancing launch occasion on the BBC Studios again in 2011
The skilled Latin and Ballroom dancer was finest recognized for his appearances on BBC ‘s Strictly Come Dancing for 5 years between 2010-2015
Kristina Rihanoff and Robin Windsor carry out a dance on a ‘Burn The Ground’ present in 2013
‘Robin was a robust advocate for psychological well being and labored intently with the ‘Sane Charity’. The dance world has misplaced a few of its sparkle at the moment. We ask for the household’s privateness at this very tough time.’
Founding father of Burn the Ground and good friend of Robin, Harley Medcalf, stated: ‘We’ve got misplaced a gorgeous good friend, Robin Windsor, Bobby, one of many founding members of the Burn the Ground household.
‘Robin has handed away in England. A beneficiant, extraordinarily gifted dancer, filled with power, life and love.
‘His stage presence outlined the Burn the Ground firm. At any time when we visited London, Robin was at all times the primary to name, at all times there to help, have a good time, chuckle and cry collectively.
‘Within the picture hooked up a extremely emotional Robin was simply off stage after his final efficiency with Burn The Ground Reunion Tour in Birmingham in 2022.’
‘Our hearts are damaged he will likely be vastly missed by all his mates, household and followers world wide.’
Efficiency arts theatre Burn The Ground, the place Robin danced for 20 years and was a founding member, stated there’s a ‘void’ of their coronary heart because the tragic passing.
Tributes have poured in to Windsor this morning, with Strictly’s Amy Dowden describing him as a ‘variety, gifted soul’
Fellow dancer Giselle Rojas Peacock wrote: ‘I used to be shocked to search out out at the moment we misplaced one other Dancer and Good friend Robin Jamie Windsor.
‘This one hits house as we had so a few years dancing performing and touring collectively everywhere in the world in Burn the Ground.
‘One of many authentic members and poster boy of Burn, Bobby was so cherished by everybody, the sweetest human. Identical to an enormous teddy bear.
‘You mild 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 regardless that life took us in separate instructions and the lord has taken you to quickly, I believe all us will cherish so many reminiscences with you in them.
‘RIP my good good friend. My coronary heart breaks at the moment for all who cherished you. And there have been many.’
Strictly choreographer Patrick Helm stated Robin was unaware of how a lot he meant to individuals.
He wrote: ‘I do not even know discover the phrases to this publish. I’ll dearly miss you Robin Windsor
‘This one is hitting me onerous 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 cherished by so many however could not see it himself.
Efficiency arts theatre Burn The Ground, the place Robin danced for 20 years and was a founding member, stated there’s a ‘void’ of their coronary heart because the tragic passing
Followers and mates flooded X with tributes to the late dancer
The skilled Latin and Ballroom dancer (pictured in October 2023) was finest recognized for his appearances on BBC ‘s Strictly Come Dancing for 5 years between 2010-2015
‘Might you lastly be free and discover piece
‘RIP Bobby.’
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 additionally beforehand dated Marcus Collins, the singer who featured on The X Think about 2011.
In 2018, Robin opened up about his wrestle with melancholy whereas he featured on Strictly Come Dancing, saying: ‘All of us have darkish days however I used to be having darkish weeks.
‘I’d 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 ‘glad 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.
He stated: ‘I used to be nonetheless on Strictly on the time it began – it was actually dangerous.
‘A number of issues occurred on the identical time, fairly dangerous issues, which set it in movement.
‘My harm, 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.’
In a press release asserting his loss of life, Sisco Leisure stated: ‘It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the tragic passing of our beloved good friend, Robin Windsor.
‘Robin’s presence in Come What Might was greater than only a efficiency; it was an embodiment of ardour, grace, and sheer expertise.
‘His extraordinary skill to precise emotion by means of motion captivated audiences, leaving them spellbound with each step.
‘Past 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 realizing him.
‘Robin, you may be deeply missed.
‘Although Come What Might will proceed with out you, your legacy will stay on within the hearts of all who have been lucky sufficient to share in your mild.’
