Robin Windsor's former Strictly Come Dancing partner, Deborah Meaden, struck up a strong friendship with the star, who she admitted 'struggled with life after the limelight'

The This Morning host recalled the "special times" she shared with the late dancer.

Windsor left ‘Strictly’ in 2013 due to a back injury

The dancer’s death aged 44 was announced in a statement from his management firm Sisco Entertainment on Tuesday

Robin, who has died at the age of 44, sustained a bad back injury on the BBC show

Robin Windsor reportedly told a friend that 'something had happened over New Year', with the pal suspecting it was a traumatic experience, prior to his death at the age of 44

What was Robin Windsor's last Instagram post? Strictly Come Dancing star dies at 44 - Sportskeeda

Robin Windsor shared a video of himself on his 'dream trip' to South Africa just weeks before the Strictly Come Dancing star was reportedly found dead in a London hotel room

The news of Windsor's passing was announced on Tuesday morning. The 44-year-old dancer's cause of death has not been revealed.

The 33-year-old had to miss out on last year's Strictly Come Dancing as she underwent cancer treatment

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional has tragically died aged just 44, and was reportedly found in a London hotel room.

Robin Windsor's death has come as a shock to fans and tributes have flooded in for the former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor was reportedly found dead in a London hotel aged 44 following a "troubling incident".

Robin Windsor tragically died aged 44, with his Strictly Come Dancing colleagues paying tribute but the late dancer previously admitted his heartache after being axed from the show

The professional dancer had recently lived with the show's former star as she took part in the 2023 run of the dance contest

The dancer was heartbroken by the loss of former co-star Robin Windsor before ending up in hospital with his daughter

Robin Windsor was reportedly found at a London hotel, days after returning to the UK having been working on a cruise ship before his tragic death aged 44

The Dragons' Den star was partnered with the Strictly dancer on the 2013 series of the BBC show.