Demise of Robin Windsor ‘absolute tragedy’ says shut pal

The loss of life of Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor has been referred to as an “absolute tragedy” by his long-term good friend and dance accomplice Kristina Rihanoff.

Robin’s death was introduced earlier at this time (February 20), with the official Strictly Instagram account sharing a statement about his passing.

No reason for loss of life has but been confirmed by Robin’s household. His ultimate publish on social media got here on the finish of January. The star posted he was “hiding in the shadows” alongside a mirror selfie of himself.

Robin had beforehand shared his upset over leaving Strictly Come Dancing following a “horrible” back operation. And now his good friend Kristina has shared her tribute. In it, she touched on his damage and exit from the present.

Strictly Come Dancing star Kristina Rihanoff pays tribute to Robin Windsor

Alongside a current image of the pair and a throwback shot, Kristina mentioned: “There aren’t any phrases to precise the ache and devastation. Robin wasn’t simply my dance accomplice, he was a good friend and collectively we shared infinite experiences from our careers – highlights to hitting all-time low of rejection.

No person actually cares as a result of there may be at all times the following one that can take your house.

“After I obtained partnered with him on Strictly I used to be blown away by his kindness, lighthearted character and superb loyalty. He had stood by me by many tough instances throughout Strictly for which I’m deeply grateful for as there was nobody else to lean on.

“He at all times discovered the way in which to carry my spirit up. Nevertheless, his personal spirit was completely destroyed when he was dropped from Strictly. And that’s the place I began to see adjustments in his character, melancholy and damaged self price,” she claimed.

‘Us dancers neglect our well being’

“Whereas we went on to do many exhibits, excursions, gigs and appearances collectively, he was struggling an increasing number of with instability of labor and excruciating again ache due to the damage he had suffered throughout Strictly.

“Sadly, us dancers, at all times neglect our well being as a result of we’re at all times after the following gig, the following job. He simply couldn’t take care of his damage correctly till there was nothing left to do however have an operation which additionally put him out of labor for fairly a while.”

She then added: “Sadly the ‘stage life’ of a dancer is brief. And no person actually cares as a result of there may be at all times the following one that can take your house. And that’s the ugly reality. He usually would say that he doesn’t know the place he’s going and what’s shall be subsequent.”

His farewell tour

Kristina continued: “Lots of you who went to see his farewell tour know completely effectively that he spoke very overtly about his mental health struggles and ideas of a suicide.

“I’m positive it was devastating for anybody who beloved Robin to listen to one thing like that. However these ideas have been in his head for fairly a few years. And it’s so deeply unhappy that he felt that he’s higher to a different place somewhat than keep right here. An excessive amount of ache, an excessive amount of disappointment, an excessive amount of neglect.”

She then added: “I used to be requested at this time to look on each information outlet, each TV present to pay tribute him to which I mentioned no. Not at this time. Not over Zoom saying a few phrases what an excellent man he was. The reality is he was an unbelievable particular person and it’s absolute tragedy that he felt there was no approach out.”

Kristina concluded her publish by saying: “Thanks for the whole lot Robin, relaxation in peace.”

ED! has contacted Robin’s property for remark.

Followers react

Kristina acquired an outpouring of help from followers following her publish.

One commented: “That is completely heartbreaking to learn. I’m so sorry in your loss, your ache, and what you and he each went by.” One other then added: “Such a good looking tribute to an exquisite man. Kristina – he adored you.”

A 3rd then commented: “So sorry in your loss, RIP Robin dance with the angels without end.” One other commented: “Such very unhappy information and heartbreaking that he felt so unhealthy. Might he be at peace.”

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