Robin Windsor once claimed Strictly Come Dancing bosses “didn’t want him to return” after he underwent a “horrible back operation”.
The professional dancer has sadly passed away aged 44 and he famously appeared on the BBC One show for four series from 2010 until 2013. His cause of death is yet to be confirmed.
During his time on Strictly, he danced with such stars as Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley, Dragon’s Den legend Deborah Meaden, EastEnders icon Anita Dobson and TV superstar Patsy Kensit.
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Back in 2014, Robin said he had to quit Strictly or risk ending up in a wheelchair. He made the decision after pain from a back injury left him paralysed for three days. Explaining his pain, he told the Mirror at the time “I have a slipped disc in my back and the nerve is exposed, causing agonising pains shooting down my leg.
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“A week ago I was paralysed on the floor of my friend’s house as the pain was so bad. I was there for three or four days. I couldn’t risk going ahead. It was a heartbreaking decision but I had no choice. If the slipped disc had popped out while I was dancing, I could have ended up with permanent nerve damage and been in a wheelchair.”
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However, years later, speaking to Betway, Robin revealed how he felt he had been axed from the programme due to his back operation. He said at the time: “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 health and safety reasons, in case something happened, but I was physically fit.”
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Robin’s shock death was announced by Burn The Floor on Facebook in the early hours of Tuesday, February 20, with the dance company telling fans: “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.”
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A statement from Robin Windsor Website read: “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. He brought so much happiness to anyone who saw him dance. Strictly Cone 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.”
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