Eamonn Holmes became visibly emotional as he announced the news that Robin Windsor has died, while presenting GB News on Tuesday.
The Strictly Come Dancing star, who died at the age of 44, was best known for his appearances on the ITV show for fives years between 2010-2015.
Robin’s cause of death has not been revealed.
The host, 64, paid a heart-warming tribute to the late Latin and Ballroom dancer, as he revealed the shock news to viewers, alongside co-host Isabel Webster.
He said: ‘We’ve got some news just breaking, shocking news from the world of Showbiz and that is that Robin Windsor, who is a former dancer on Strictly, I new him and indeed even danced with him as have my wife, has suddenly died.’
Eamonn Holmes, 64, became visibly emotional as he announced the news that Robin Windsor has died, while presenting GB News on Tuesday – alongside Isabel Webster (L)
The Strictly Come Dancing star, who died at the age of 44, was best known for his appearances on the ITV show for fives years between 2010-2015
He added: ‘I got to dance with him and tangle with him at all places Old Trafford.
‘There was these publicity pictures taken on the pitch and overlooking the pitch, but he was there to dance for my wife for a ladies lunch, which we held for charity for the Manchester United foundation.
‘And he was one of the turns during that and very popular.’
Robin, who started dancing at the age of three and was one of the founding members of dance show Burn The Floor, ‘lit up any room he walked into’, his representatives said as they confirmed his death today.
The ‘extremely talented’ dancer spent last month entertaining holidaymakers by performing on a Fred Olsen Cruise and posted smiling selfies when the boat docked in South Africa.
But he also hinted he was dealing with ‘trauma’ and thanked his friends and family for their support in a string of posts before his death.
On January 27, Robin posed in front of a marina with Cape Town’s Table Mountain in the background with the caption: ‘This place is the distraction of all distractions!’
He looked happy as he took pictures of elephants on safari and relaxed in a lodge overlooking the stunning Leopard Mountain game reserve.
The dancer had also enjoyed a one-night stop in Mozambique and was seen relaxing on the beach and posing with a Lemur in Madagascar in the days prior.
The host, 64, paid a heart-warming tribute to the late Latin and Ballroom dancer, as he revealed the shock news to viewers
He said: ‘We’ve got some news just breaking, shocking news from the world of Showbiz and that is that Robin Windsor, who is a former dancer on Strictly, I new him and indeed even danced with him as have my wife, has suddenly died’
He added: ‘I got to dance with him and tangle with him at all places Old Trafford. He was there to dance for my wife for a ladies lunch, which we held for charity for the Manchester United foundation. ‘And he was one of the turns during that and very popular’
Robin’s cause of death has not been revealed
Robin, who started dancing at the age of three and was one of the founding members of dance show Burn The Floor, ‘lit up any room he walked into’, his representatives said as they confirmed his death today
But Robin’s last post on Instagram, which was shared to his 46,000 followers on January 28, was a more muted selfie in the near-dark with the caption: ‘Hiding in the shadows.’
Seven days earlier, the dancer had reposted a quote which said: ‘Trauma teaches you to expect and accept the bare minimum. In this new season, may you adjust your standards and learn to receive the maximum. You are worthy. You are enough. You deserve overflow.’
And on January 4, he had shared a message with his friends and followers which said: ‘Big shout out and love to everyone who’s reached out and checked in the last week. Sorry I have not replied… it’s been a bit of a trying time and things are looking up. Robin.’
Robin partnered with model Patsy Kensit, EastEnders legend Anita Dobson, Loose Woman Lisa Riley and Dragon’s Den star Deborah Meaden during his stint on Strictly. The Suffolk-born star also performed with This Morning host Alison Hammond in the 2015 Christmas Special.
Robin’s representatives told MailOnline: ‘It is with deep sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of our beautiful Robin.
‘Robin’s dancing started from a very young age and never stopped. He lit up any room he walked into, he was a nurturing soul always full of fun.
‘Strictly Come Dancing, Burn the Floor and many other dance shows along with all the school children around the country who he gave his time.
‘Robin was a strong advocate for mental health and worked closely with the ‘Sane Charity’. The dance world has lost some of its sparkle today. We ask for the family’s privacy at this very difficult time.’
On January 4 (left), Robin had shared a message with his friends and followers which said: ‘Big shout out and love to everyone who’s reached out and checked in the last week. Sorry I have not replied… it’s been a bit of a trying time and things are looking up. Robin.’ On January 21, he hinted at trauma (right)
On January 14, he posted: ‘Remember, when something goes wrong in the circus, they send in the clowns to distract the audience. Well, something has gone very wrong with this circus and the clowns are everywhere.’
Founder of Burn the Floor and friend of Robin, Harley Medcalf, said: ‘We have lost a beautiful friend, Robin Windsor, Bobby, one of the founding members of the Burn the Floor family.
‘Robin has passed away in England. A generous, extremely talented dancer, full of energy, life and love.
‘His stage presence defined the Burn the Floor company. Whenever we visited London, Robin was always the first to call, always there to support, celebrate, laugh and cry together.
‘In the photo attached a highly emotional Robin was just off stage after his last performance with Burn The Floor Reunion Tour in Birmingham in 2022.’
‘Our hearts are broken he will be greatly missed by all his friends, family and fans around the world.’
