Robin Windsor's tragic post about trauma as he thanked pals weeks before he died

21 February 2024 , 09:37

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Robin Windsor shared a sad post about trauma before his death

Robin Windsor shared a heartbreaking post just weeks before he died as he thanked his friends for their support.

The Strictly Come Dancing professional tragically died aged 44, with the sad news announced on Tuesday. Fans and friends rushed to pay tribute to the much-loved dancer who was part of the original line-up on Strictly. It has been reported Robin was found dead in a London hotel room, the cause of his death has yet to be disclosed.

Just last month, Robin took to his social media where he shared a post about trauma. On January 4, he told his followers: "Big shout out and love to everyone who's reached out and checked in the last week. Sorry I have not replied... it's been a bit of a trying time and things are looking up. Robin."

Robin shared a sad update to his followers last month (Instagram/ @robinwindsor)

A matter of weeks later, Robin then shared a quote from Dr Thema Bryant. It read: "Trauma teaches you to expect and accept the bare minimum. In this new season, may you adjust your standards and learn to receive the maximum. You are worthy. You are enough. You deserve overflow."

Before his death, Robin enjoyed a trip to South Africa. At the end of January, former Strictly partner Deborah Meaden revealed Robin had met up with her elderly mother while they were both in the country. Just three weeks ago, Robin posted a haunting final photo on Instagram in which he spoke about “hiding” and “darkness”.

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The dancer could be seen standing against a black wall while wearing an all-black outfit in the image and wrote beneath his selfie: “Hiding in the shadows.” After Robin's shock death was announced, Kristina Rihanoff shared a worrying post about his health. The Strictly professional paid tribute to her friend and dance partner Robin.

Robin enjoyed a trip to South Africa before his tragic death (Instagram/ @robinwindsor)

He also visited Deborah Meaden's mother while on holiday (PA)

In a lengthy post, she spoke to the "pain and devastation" she felt following his passing, and admitted he was "struggling more and more" in the lead-up to his death, citing "instability of work" and "excruciating back pain". A statement was released by Strictly on Tuesday, which read: "The whole Strictly Come Dancing family are deeply saddened to hear the news about our dear friend Robin Windsor. He was not only an exceptionally talented dancer and choreographer but also a caring, considerate and kind person both on and off the dancefloor. Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this extremely difficult time."

A day after news of Robin's death broke, MailOnline reported Robin was found dead in a London hotel shortly after returning from South Africa. The outlet also noted that over the new year period he “suffered a troubling incident”. Tributes have been flooding in for Robin, with Susanna Reid in tears as she paid tribute to her former dance partner on Good Morning Britain and ex-partner Davide Cini was "overwhelmed" as he thanked fans for their support as he tried to "come to terms with this tragic loss."

Mia O'Hare