Anton Du Beke announces touching project in memory of late BBC Strictly co-star after their death
Robin tragically died earlier this year
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Strictly Come Dancing legend Anton Du Beke will be hosting a special show to be held later in the year in memory of the late Robin Windsor.
The former Strictly professional, 44, died earlier this year, sparking an outpouring of tributes from the Strictly group and wider dance community.
Windsor was a professional on the show from 2010 to 2014 and died unexpectedly in a London hotel in February.
Following the tragedy, Windsor’s former dance partner Kristina Rihanoff detailed how he had been in "excruciating pain" and struggling ahead of his death.
Four months on, former Strictly pro-turned-judge Du Beke, 57, was part of an announcement of a special tribute to the late dancer.
Strictly Theatre Co's official Instagram page posted a picture of a smiling Windsor which read: "Celebrating Robin Windsor, the final act. All profits will go directly to SANE."
A caption on the post read: "ON SALE 10am tomorrow! Show date - Sun 3rd Nov - 5pm - LONDONS WEST END.
"Celebrating the life of our dear ROBIN WINDSOR, all profits go to @charitysane Hosted by @mrantondubeke & @lisajaneriley and guest starring @vincentsimoneofficial @anyagarnis @pashakovalev @ellingtonlance @deborahmeaden and many more to be announced! https://lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/robin-windsor-th...."
Du Beke will be fronting the show for his former colleague along with actress Riley, who was partnered with him on the show back in the 2012 series of the BBC show.
Taking to the comments section, many shared emotional responses to the announcement.
Windsor starred in Strictly Come Dancing from 2010 to 2014
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One wrote: "Oh wow what a wonderful evening that will be. The tribute at the Pros tour had me in tears."
"What a lovely thing to do for a truly wonderful person. hoping they will pay tribute to him on this year’s strictly!" a second commented.
Another penned: "What a lovely thing to do. I loved Robin and would probably cry all the way through this."
"Our darling Robin. Will be trying to get tickets for a group of his pals," someone else shared.
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Du Beke and other Strictly stars will be taking part in the special project
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"What a beautiful emotional thing to do. He was a wonderful person inside and out and loved very very much. X," another commented.
Another fan added: "I love that you are doing this. I am sure it will be a fitting tribute. I never got to meet him in person but I have heard that he was a wonderful person."