His name may not mean anything to you, but the family of
Dance with the stars
obviously knew him. Professional dancer Robin Windsorwho had participated in the seasons of Strictly Come Dancing between 2010 and 2015 in the United Kingdom, was announced dead this Tuesday February 20, 2024 by Sisco Entertainment, the production company of the format. Aged 44, the man left the dance show almost ten years ago, due to a heavy fight against depressive demons, which gnawed at him and prevented him from living peacefully : “Her extraordinary ability to express emotions through movement captivated the audience, leaving them spellbound with every step. Beyond her impeccable dancing, Robin’s vibrant spirit lit up the room, infusing the rehearsals and performances with energy and a warmth that was contagious. His laugh was contagious, his kindness boundless. His friendship was a gift cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Robin, you will be greatly missed.” announced the production company.
In the show Good Morning Britain this Tuesday, presenter Susanna Reid paid a moving tribute to Robin Windsorwho was his partner on the show in 2015: “He was a remarkable dancer, incredibly strong, so creative, he was so enthusiastic about dancing. I adored him, he had an incredible personality, he had something very special” she testified, moved. If the causes of Robin Windsor’s death have not yet been determined, the trail of his depression leaves little room for doubt: drug overdose and suicide are the two theories most favored by his entourage and investigators, according to various British tabloids.
He had danced with brilliant British singers and actresses
The actress Lisa Rileywho also danced with the professional in 2012, paid him a warm tribute on his social networks: “My Robin, my angel… Now you are our angel forever. (…) Let your beautiful energy shine from heaven”. During his five seasons spent at Strictly Come Dancinghe had also been the dance partner actresses and singers Patsy Kensit and Anita Dobson. The historic juror of the program, Craig Revelwho has participated since its launch in 2004, also paid tribute to the dancer: “He was one of the kindest, gentlest, honest, funny and caring people I had the pleasure of knowing and working with. He will be forever missed.”.
In France, some personalities from the Dancing with the Stars family have left us since the launch of the show in 2011. We are thinking in particular of the actress Marthe Mercadier, who participated in season 1, died in September 2021 at the age of 92. She had danced alongside Grégoire Lyonnet. The next year, Christophe Dominici had participated in season 3 of the program alongside Candice Pascal. The rugby player unfortunately committed suicide in September 2020, following delirious outbursts from which he suffered for many days, caused by a lack of sleep.