Family tells of profound sadness' after jury finds Strictly dancer took his own life

"The coroner has now concluded the investigation into the cause of Robin's death. It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge that Robin took his own life. As a family, together with Robin's close friends, we can now begin to move forward and attempt, over time, to rebuild our lives."

"It was from this moment, on to the time of his death, he kept slipping deeper and deeper into endless depression. His glow had gone."

"I hope you can think of the happy times he brought to the public and the deep affection the public held him in."

Robin Windsor, 44, was found dead in a Shepherd's Bush hotel room in February 2024. An inquest jury concluded he took his own life and that vulnerability to rejection, emotionally and professionally, contributed. Windsor joined the BBC programme in 2010, dancing with Patsy Kensit, Anita Dobson, Lisa Riley and Deborah Meaden across four series until 2013. He missed 2014 with a back injury and was dropped in 2015, though he appeared in that year's Christmas special with Alison Hammond. Lisa Riley said he slipped deeper into depression after being cut and that his glow had gone. The coroner encouraged the family to remember happy times and public affection. The family thanked those who offered kindness and support.

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