Funeral of Strictly star Robin Windsor to be held in Ipswich

The 44-year-old competed in the hit BBC One show with a number of partners including Patsy Kensit, Anita Dobson, Lisa Riley and Deborah Meaden. 

Dance teachers and performers who knew Windsor describing the Ipswich born dancer as "vivacious, generous and down to earth" after his death in February. 

Robin Windsor with Deborah Meaden (Image: PA)

His family confirmed that his funeral will be held in his home town of Ipswich on Tuesday.

Read more: Ipswich pays tribute to late Strictly dancer

In a statement, the family said: “The funeral will be a private service for invited family, friends and colleagues who were important to Robin in both his personal life and professional career.

“In the meantime we once again thank everyone for the love and the memories shared of Robin.

“As a family we also please ask for there to be no further upsetting speculation. We thank you for respecting our continued privacy at this difficult time.”

Tributes poured into the former Copleston High School student with Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood describing Windsor as "one of the kindest" people he has ever worked with. 

Robin Windsor with Lisa Riley (Image: PA)

The Latin and ballroom dancer first began dancing at the age of three when his parents enrolled him in classes in Ipswich.

He went on to represent England in numerous championships, both on the domestic and international levels.

He joined the cast of Burn The Floor in 2001 and toured the world for 10 years, with a nine-month run on Broadway.

Windsor also appeared in Dancing With The Stars Australia and So You Think You Can Dance in the Netherlands and assisted in the choreography for the Australian version of So You Think You Can Dance, as well as acting as a motivational speaker.

In 2023 he performed in Aladdin at the Marina Theatre in Lowestoft and was part of the upcoming Come What May production.