Amy Dowden paid tribute to fellow BBC star Robin Windsor and said he “made the whole room light up”.
20.02.2024 - 10:57 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Friends, fans and former colleagues of Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor have been paying tribute following his tragic death at the age of 44.
As we reported earlier, GMB star Susanna Reid, who danced with him during a Children In Need Special, fought back tears as she announced the tragic news live on air on Tuesday morning.
The international Ballroom & Latin Dance company that Robin co-founded wrote: "The Burn the Floor family has lost one of its founding members, Robin “Bobby” Windsor - who has tragically passed away. A BTF journeyman, he danced with us for twenty years - including Broadway, The West End and all our crazy adventures around the world.
"His stunning image attached with Jessica Raffa defined our company, colourful, extreme and sensual. His talent, attitude, energy and personality helped create the Burn the Floor stage reputation. He leaves a void in our hearts that will never be filled, yet our wonderful memories will stay forever."
The dancer was paired with Patsy Kensit, Anita Dobson, Deborah Meaden and Lisa Riley during his time on the BBC show after joining in 2010.
The star continued to keep dancing on the 10th series of the show in 2012, despite being affected by surgery on his back, but he was unable to participate as a partner to one of the celebrities and was replaced replaced by Trent Whiddon.
Robin was back on the BBC dancefloor for the opening professional routine on week nine of that season, as writes Wales Online, and later appeared on the 2015 Christmas special.
Opening up on his reasons for leaving Strictly, Robin said in 2022: "Leaving Strictly wasn't my choice. I had a horrible back operation and they decided that they didn't want to ask me back the next year. It was probably for
Amy Dowden paid tribute to fellow BBC star Robin Windsor and said he “made the whole room light up”.
Amy Dowden opened up about the loss of Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor as she spoke of the 'big impact' the tragic news had on both past and present stars of the show.
The Strictly Come Dancing family is mourning the loss of one of their own, Robin Windsor.The talented dancer, who was a founding member of the Burn The Floor dance company, sadly passed away at the age of 44. His death was announced by his dance company, and tributes have been pouring in from fans and friends alike. Robin was a beloved figure on Strictly, even after he left the show.
BBBC Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor's family have spoken out with a touching message after his tragic death. They expressed their gratitude for the volume of love and support from friends and fans for the Strictly favourite.
Robin Windsor's family have shared a touching message following the sad news of his death.The former Strictly Come Dancing star passed away at the age of 44, with his death being announced in the early hours of Tuesday Morning. His family have since thanked friends and fans for the outpouring of love following the news of his death.
The family of Robin Windsor have spoken for the first time since the former Strictly Come Dancing star's death was confirmed. Tributes have poured in for the dancer after it was confirmed he had died, aged 44.
Before his sad passing former Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor took a 'dream trip' to Cape Town as a way to distract himself. Robin, 44, was found in a London hotel room just days after coming back from his trip. No official details regarding Robin's death have yet been announced.
Friends of Strictly star Robin Windsor launched a desperate three-day search after he went missing last week.
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor was announced dead in the early hours of Tuesday morning after he was found in a London hotel room at just 44 years old. The sad news about Robin's passing was shared by the Ballroom and Latin dance company Burn The Floor, where Robin was a founding member. Fans and friends quickly paid tribute to the beloved dancer who was part of the original Strictly line-up and remained a popular figure even after his departure from the show.
Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor, who has sadly passed away at the age of 44, had to leave the show due to health reasons. He first joined the dance competition in 2010 and was paired with celebs including Deborah Meaden and Alison Hammond. Despite his back injury, which required surgery and led to him being replaced by Trent Whiddon for series 12, Robin still made appearances on the show.
It's been reported that former Strictly star Robin Windsor was found dead in a London hotel room.
Strictly Come Dancing star Lauren Oakley has told how she's grateful for her recent time with the late Robin Windsor following his tragic death. The professional dancer had recently lived with the show's former star as she took part in the 2023 run of the dance contest last year.
Emmerdale star Lisa Riley has continued to be flooded with support and heartfelt messages as she grieves the loss of her Strictly Come Dancing star friend Robin Windsor after news of his death.
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor was reportedly found dead in a London hotel and, while the cause of his death is yet to be confirmed, close friend Kristina Rihanoff opened up about his "health struggles and thoughts of suicide".The Daily Mail reported that Robin was found in the hotel just days after he returned to London. OK! has contacted Robin Windsor's representatives for comment.
Robin Windsor was in "excruciating pain" before his death, according to his friend and former dance partner Kristina Rihanoff.Taking to Instagram after news of his shock passing, Kristina penned an emotional tribute to Robin, sharing that he had still been struggling after sustaining an injury a number of years ago. Sharing a black-and-white snap of herself and Robin, Kristina wrote: "There is no words to express the pain and devastation.
Lisa Armstrong, who makes the stars of Strictly Come Dancing look fabulous with her makeup and hair skills, has opened up on the heartbreaking death of Robin Windsor.
James Jordan has shared that he's had a "truly horrible day" as he and his wife Ola have had to rush their daughter Ella into the hospital, just hours after discovering that his friend and former Strictly Come Dancing co-star Robin Windsor has sadly passed away. Taking to Instagram, James shared a photo of his daughter, which he captioned: "What a truly horrible day - from Ella throwing up in the early hours of the morning from coughing so much again.
Lisa Armstrong has shared her reaction to the news of professional dancer Robin Windsor's tragic death today, telling fans that she's "absolutely devastated" by the news. The Strictly Come Dancing head makeup artist and hairdresser, who has worked on the show for 15 years, has known the late star for more than a decade as he was part of the team from 2010-2014. Following the announcement that Robin had sadly passed away at the age of 44, the 47 year old creative posted on her Instagram to mark the heartbreaking moment.
Strictly Come Dancing's professional dancer Robin Windsor, whose death was announced on Tuesday, 20 February, recently revealed that leaving the hit show "wasn't my choice", saying it "broke his heart".The professional dancer, who was just 44 when he passed away, had to quit the BBC series after suffering a back injury that required surgery. Before being replaced by his friend Trent Whiddon, he performed one dance in the 2014 series with Pixie Lott and was then brought back to perform with This Morning's Alison Hammond in the 2015 Strictly Christmas Special.
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor spoke about 'hiding' and 'darkness' in his final Instagram post, weeks before his tragic death at the age of 44. Just three weeks before he died, Robin shared a very moving last picture on Instagram where he was dressed all in black and standing against a dark wall, along with the caption: "Hiding in the shadows". The sad news about Robin's passing was shared by the dance group Burn The Floor on Facebook early Tuesday morning, where they said: "The Burn the Floor family has lost one of its founding members, Robin 'Bobby' Windsor - who has tragically passed away." They remembered him as someone who danced with them for twenty years.