Strictly Come Dancing, Good Morning Britain and Emmerdale have all emotionally spoken out following the colourful funeral of their friend Robin Windsor.
The dancer was laid to rest on Tuesday (March 26) following his tragic death, aged 44, in February. There was an outpouring of shock and sadness last month when it was announced the professional dancer had died with the news confirmed by Sisco Entertainment, which represented him in various areas of theatre and corporate entertainment, on February 24.
Robin joined Strictly 2010 and in his first year, he was paired with EastEnders star Patsy Kensit. But he had to leave four years later due to an injury.
The closest he got to winning was coming in fifth place with Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley in 2012, with the popular pairing finishing in 5th place. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola declares love for 'baby' Ellie Leach as fans go wild for reunio Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link During a private funeral in his home town of Ipswich, Suffolk, on Tuesday, Robin was laid to rest with stars including GMB presenter Susanna Reid in tears as Robin's silver glitter coffin arrived at the church in a hearse.
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