The beloved pro Latin and Ballroom dancer appeared to have been living life to the fullest, including dancing on a luxurious cruise, travelling the world and even meeting up with the mother of his former Strictly host Deborah Meaden in South Africa.
READ MORE: James Jordan and Susanna Reid lead tributes to dancer Robin Windsor after his death aged 44Heartbreaking details emerged today about Strictly Come Dancing star Robin 'Bobby' Windsor's final weeks before his shock death aged just 44.
Despite this, Robin told his followers on January 14: 'Remember, when something goes wrong in the circus, they send in the clowns to distract the audience. Well, something has gone very wrong with this circus and the clowns are everywhere.' Robin, who said he had battled with depression from the age of 19, would later get into a relationship with, X Factor star Marcus Collins - but their 18-month romance ended in 2015.
Meanwhile, a fan revealed how she came across Robin during a cha cha class, where he had agreed to dance with her because she did not have a partner more videos Robin also revealed how he struggled to watch Strictly after he was axed by bosses in 2014 following a 'horrible back operation'. He previously said: '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.
Robin, who started dancing at the age of three, was best known for his appearances on Strictly between 2010 and 2015. He looked happy as he took pictures of elephants on safari and relaxed in a lodge overlooking the stunning Leopard Mountain game reserve. The dancer had also enjoyed a one-night stop in Mozambique and was seen relaxing on the beach and posing with a Lemur in Madagascar in the days prior.
more videos Robin Windsor and Kristina Rihanoff during the launch of their Burn the Floor dance show in 2013Robin Windsor is pictured with TV presenter Susanna Reid on Strictly Come Dancing for Children in Need back in 2011 The cruise trip was one of the final times that Robin Windsor would dance. Here he joined a friend on stage as they docked in Durban, South Africa
His mental health became so bad that he couldn't get out of bed and he admitted that he considered taking his own life until he was talked out of it. It was at this point he started seeking help - mostly from mental health charity Sane. The dancer also stayed at a five-star safari lodge called Leopard Mountain where he saw elephants, giraffes, warthogs and lions. Robin then went on to visit East London and Cape Town, which he described as 'glorious'.
A heartbroken Susanna Reid, who partnered with Robin on Strictly for Children in Need in 2011, fought back tears on today's Good Morning Britain after learning of the dancer's death. Long-time Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood remembered Robin as 'one of the kindest, gentle, honest, funny and caring people I've had the pleasure of knowing and working with'.
'A BTF journeyman he danced with us for twenty years - including Broadway, The West End and all our crazy adventures around the world.'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'.
Robin Windsor and Marcus Collins, a X-Factor finallist mentored by Gary Barlow. They had planned to marry but split in 2015 Advertisement He joined the cast of show Burn The Floor in 2001 and toured the world for 10 years, with a nine-month run on Broadway. '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.
The professional Latin and Ballroom dancer was best known for his appearances on BBC 's Strictly Come Dancing for five years between 2010-2015 more videos In 2010, his first year on Strictly, he danced with Patsy Kensit'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.
'His stage presence defined the Burn the Floor company. Whenever we visited London, Robin was always the first to call, always there to support, celebrate, laugh and cry together. Fellow dancer Giselle Rojas Peacock wrote: 'I was shocked to find out today we lost another Dancer and Friend Robin Jamie Windsor.
'We had so many laughs, tears, highs and lows together and even though life took us in separate directions and the lord has taken you to soon, I think all us will cherish so many memories with you in them.Strictly choreographer Patrick Helm said Robin was unaware of how much he meant to people.
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