Robin Windsor's ex-boyfriend breaks silence on death as star dies aged 44
Robin Windsor's ex-boyfriend Marcus Collins paid tribute to the Strictly Come Dancing star.
On Monday, it was announced that the former Strictly professional had died aged 44. Robin found love with X-Factor star Marcus on Twitter thanks to the pro's celebrity partner Deborah Meaden.
Robin and Marcus began speaking on the social media site and their friendship blossomed into an 18-month relationship. Taking to Instagram, Marcus shared a picture of himself with Robin with the caption: "The World just got a lot less sparkly. Robin You were so loved."
Marcus and Robin's romance was sparked from an encounter on Twitter (PA)
Robin's death was announced on Monday, aged 44 (PA)Marcus' followers rushed to share their support as one commented: "So sorry for your loss. Thoughts are with you x," while another added: "Am so sorry to hear this sad news, we are all shocked and my heart is beating so fast for him as he was such a stunning man with beautiful personality. You both were beautiful couple too."
In 2014, the X-Factor star spotted a photo of Robin on the cover of Gay Times and decided to tweet him. Speaking about their relationship at the time, Robin explained: “Marcus Tweeted me to say ‘You’re looking really good, well done’!
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"We’d first met at ITV studios a few years ago, when I passed Marcus in the corridor and asked for a photo because he was very handsome."
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He continued: "From then on there was no contact whatsoever til I appeared on the GT cover. After my last relationship ended I was on the rebound and on the warpath thinking, I must find a boyfriend.
"Deborah Meaden told me to get myself together, concentrate on work, forget about men, and enjoy life. As soon as I did that, Marcus came along.” The couple confirmed they were in a relationship in February 2014 and split in February 2015, but later reunited later that year before subsequently separating again.
Although their relationship was short-lived, Marcus previously revealed the former couple had discussed marriage. Speaking to OK!, he said: "We’ve talked about what our ideal wedding would be like to get some insight into what the other is thinking.
"Our dream wedding would be somewhere like Downton Abbey, something fabulous in a British estate."
Robin's death was announced by Burn The Floor on Facebook in the early hours of this morning, with the international Ballroom & Latin dance company telling fans: "The Burn the Floor family has lost one of its founding members, Robin 'Bobby' Windsor - who has tragically passed away.
"A BTF journeyman he danced with us for twenty years - including Broadway, The West End and all our crazy adventures around the world. His stunning image attached with Jessica Raffa defined our company, colourful, extreme and sensual. 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."
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