How did Robin Windsor pass? Although Robin Windsor cause of death remains unconfirmed, his close friend and former ‘Strictly’ co-star Kristina Rihanoff suggested that he might have died by suicide. Windsor, born on September 15, 1979, was a renowned English professional dancer specializing in Latin and Ballroom styles. ormer Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor has died at the age of 44. The news was announced in the early hours of Tuesday morning by Burn the Floor, a dance company of which Robin was one of the founders. “The Burn the Floor family has lost one of its founding members, Robin ‘Bobby’ Windsor – who has tragically passed away,” the statement began. “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.” While the cause of Robin’s death has yet to be confirmed, his close friend and former Strictly co-star Kristina Rihanoff hinted that he may have taken his own life. She wrote online: ‘There are no words to express the pain. ‘Robin wasn’t just my dance partner, he was a friend and together we shared endless experiences from our career highlights to hitting rock bottom of rejection. Many of you, who went to see his farewell tour, know perfectly well that he spoke very openly about his mental health struggles and thoughts of suicide. © InstagramRobin’s death was first announced by Burn the Dancefloor Robin, who was born in Ipswich, Suffolk, began dancing aged three and at 15 years old moved to London to pursue his dream of becoming a dancer. He first joined Strictly back in 2010 during its eighth series and was paired with actress Patsy Kensit. Robin, who had a professional partnership with fellow Kristina Rihanoff both on and off the Strictly ballroom floor, performed with the likes of Anita Dobson, Lisa Riley and Deborah Meaden during his time on the BBC programme. During an exclusive interview with HELLO! back in 2018, Robin opened up about missing Strictly. “I do miss my time on Strictly,” the professional dancer revealed at the time. “It was a wonderful show to work on. When it comes to this time of the year, people start to get paired up with their celebrities that’s when I start to miss it. I think, ‘Who would I have got if I was still there?'” Robin Windsor had a professional partnership with Kristina Rihanoff Tributes pour in Tributes poured in for the dancer, including from his professional partner Kristina Rihanoff, who said there are “no words to express the pain and devastation“. “Robin wasn’t just my dance partner, he was a friend and together we shared endless experiences from our careers highlights to hitting Rockbottom of rejection,” she penned, before going to praise Robin’s “kindness, lighthearted personality and amazing loyalty”. “Many of you, who went to see his farewell tour, know perfectly well that he spoke very openly about his mental health struggles and thoughts of a suicide,” she continued. “I’m sure it was devastating for anyone who love Robin to hear something like that, but those thoughts were in his head for quite many years and it’s so deeply sad that he felt that he is better to another place rather than stay here. Too much pain too much disappointment, too much neglect.” Signing off the post, the dancer wrote: “Thank you for everything Robin, rest in peace.” Former Strictly professional James Jordan also shared his heartbreak on social media. “I had the pleasure of working with this man for many years on Strictly – I have such fond memories of him,” he penned. “He was always very caring and fun to be around. Everyone who came in contact with him adored him, from his celebrity partners to his working colleagues. You will be missed old friend.” Good Morning Britain’s Susanna Reid, who danced with Robin back in 2011 during a Strictly special for Children in Need, also shared her devastation while covering the story on Tuesday’s programme. Describing the news as “such a shock”, she said of Robin: “I fell in love with him and I fell in love with dancing. He was just so enthusiastic about dancing. I just adored him. Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor was found dead in a London hotel, it emerged last night, as his friends detailed his brave battle against mental health struggles and thoughts of suicide. The professional Latin and Ballroom dancer, 44, suffered a troubling incident over the New Year period, before embarking to perform on a luxurious cruise in South Africa. And just days after he returned to London, the Daily Mail understands, he was found dead in a hotel.