Robin Windsor

I was shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of former Strictly pro Robin Windsor.

Robin was a breath of fresh air when he joined the pro line-up, bringing new choreography and teaching styles to the ballroom. 

My mum and I once accosted him in Paddington station. We were on our way to Cardiff to see Strictly Presents... Dance To The Music, which Robin was starring in. We had bought tickets for Cardiff because it wasn't coming to London. I saw Robin walk cross the station and take a seat. He was obviously waiting for the same train, and I simply had to say hello. He seemed surprised to be recognised, but chatted for a minute or two. We waited at the stage door after the show as well, and he was equally lovely. 

Here is a clip of him before he joined Strictly, performing with Burn The Floor at West End Live, alongside other future pros Kevin Clifton and Trent Whiddon.

And here is a clip of him performing at Wembley on the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour with Patsy Kensit.

Goodnight, Bobby. You will be missed.