Former Strictly Come Dancing star Robin ‘Bobby’ Windsor has died aged 44.
An expert Latin and Ballroom dancer, he danced on the BBC present between 2010 and 2015, and was partnered with celebrities Patsy Kensit, Anita Dobson, Lisa Riley and Deborah Meaden.
He additionally carried out with This Morning host Alison Hammond within the 2015 Christmas Special.
His demise was introduced on the official Facebook web page of Burn The Floor – a dance firm he based in 1997.
The assertion learn: “The Burn the Floor (BTF) family has lost one of its founding members, Robin “Bobby” Windsor – who has tragically handed away.
“A BTF journeyman he danced with us for twenty years – including Broadway, The West End and all our crazy adventures around the world.”
The submit was accompanied by a photograph of him dancing with Australian ballroom dancer Jessica Raffa, which the message mentioned, “defined our company, colourful, extreme and sensual”.
It went on: “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.”
Strictly co-star James Jordan additionally paid tribute, remembering Windsor as “very caring and fun”.
Jordan, who carried out on Strictly from 2006 till 2013, wrote on Instagram: “I had the pleasure of working with this man for many years on Strictly – I have such fond memories of him.
“He was all the time very caring and enjoyable to be round. Everyone who got here in touch with him adored him, from his celeb companions to his working colleagues.
“You will be missed old friend.”
Windsor, who was born in Suffolk, carried out on Strictly till 2014 when he was pressured to tug out of the sequence as a consequence of a slipped disc which left him paralysed for 4 days.
While by no means profitable the Glitterball Trophy, Windsor reached seventh place with each Patsy Kensit and Anita Dobson.
Source: information.sky.com”