- Robin Windsor dies at 44
- Founded Burn The Floor
- Tributes highlight vibrant spirit
During his tenure on the show, Robin ‘Bobby’ Windsor dated celebrities including Patsy Kensit, Anita Dobson, Alison Hammond, Susanna Reid, Lisa Riley, and Deborah Meaden.
At the age of 44, former Strictly Come Dancing partner Robin ‘Bobby’ Windsor passed away.
Additionally, he shared the stage with Susanna Reid in the Children In Need special of 2011 and with Alison Hammond, host of This Morning, in the Christmas special of 2015.
His most recent stage appearance was in the Moulin Rouge! tribute Come What May.
The official Facebook page of Burn The Floor, the dance company he founded in 1997, announced the news of his passing.
They predicted that he would forever leave “a void in our hearts.”
“One of the founding members of the Burn the Floor (BTF) family, Robin ‘Bobby’ Windsor, has tragically passed away,” read their statement.
He spent twenty years dancing with us as a BTF journeyman, accompanying us to Broadway, The West End, and all of our wild international adventures.
The message was accompanied by a photo of him dancing with Australian ballroom dancer Jessica Raffa, which “exemplified our company: vibrant, audacious, and sensual.”
It continued, “His talent, demeanour, vitality, and personality all contributed to the Burn The Floor stage reputation.” “He creates an eternal void in our hearts, but our cherished memories will endure for all time.”
Additionally, his agent, Sisco Entertainment, lauded his “vibrant spirit,” “infectious energy, and warmth” in a social media post.
Tribute to Robin Windsor’s Spirit
“With heavy hearts, we regret to inform you of the untimely demise of our cherished friend, Robin Windsor,” they wrote.
Robin’s appearance in Come What May transcended mere entertainment; it exemplified sincerity, elegance, and inherent talent.
His extraordinary capacity to convey emotion through movement mesmerised spectators, who were enthralled by each step.
“In addition to his impeccable dancing, Robin’s exuberant demeanour lit up the room, introducing contagious vitality and warmth into both rehearsals and performances.
“His kindness was boundless, and his laughter was infectious.” By those who had the honour of becoming acquainted with him, his friendship was a priceless gift. You will be sorely missed, Robin.
While Come What May continues in your absence, a lasting impression of your legacy will remain in the minds of all those who had the good fortune to behold your spirit.
James Jordan, co-star of Strictly, also paid tribute to Windsor, recalling him as “extremely funny and considerate.”
Robin Windsor: A Legacy Remembered
Jordan, who competed on Strictly from 2006 to 2013, wrote on Instagram: “I cherish the memories I have of this man with whom I had the honour of working for so many years.
“He was consistently entertaining and compassionate.” Everyone who interacted with him adored him, including his colleagues and celebrity partners.
According to his website, Windsor, who was born in Suffolk, began dancing when his parents enrolled him in classes in Ipswich at the age of three.
He subsequently represented England in numerous domestic and international championships.
He joined the cast of Burn The Floor in 2001 and participated in a decade-long international tour, including a nine-month stint on Broadway.
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Windsor made his television debut on Strictly in 2010, where he competed until 2014, when a slipped disc left him incapacitated for four days and forced him to withdraw from the series.
Although he did not win the Glitterball Trophy, he finished in seventh place alongside Kensit and Dobson.
In addition to serving as a motivational speaker, Windsor appeared on Dancing With The Stars Australia and So You Think You Can Dance in the Netherlands and assisted in the choreography for the Australian version of So You Think You Can Dance.
