GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes has paid an emotional tribute to former Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor, following his death.
The professional dancer has died at the age of 44, dance company Burn The Floor has announced.
Windsor starred on the BBC's dancing competition show from 2010 to 2014, and was partnered with famous faces such as Patsy Kensit, Anita Dobson, Lisa Riley and Deborah Meaden.
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Burn the Floor, a dance company in which he was one of the founding members, announced his death.
Eamonn Holmes pays tribute to Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor
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In a social media post, Burn The Floor's statement read: "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 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."
Fellow Strictly star James Jordan was one of the first to pay tribute.
Sharing an image of the star, he wrote: "I had the pleasure of working with this man for many years on Strictly. Everyone who came in contact with him adored him, from his celebrity partners to his working colleagues."
Robin Windsor was partnered with celebrities including Emmerdale's Lisa Riley on the dancing show
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Breakfast presenter Eamonn Holmes shared his thoughts on the "shocking" news and paid emotional tribute.
Eamonn told GB News cohost Isabel Webster that he knew Windsor well and both he and wife Ruth had danced with him previously.
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Eamonn revealed: "I got to dance with him, at of all places, Old Trafford. There was these publicity pictures taken on the pitch and overlooking the pitch.
"But he was there to dance with my wife for a lady's lunch that we held for charity for the Manchester United Foundation.
"And he was the one of the them during that. He was very, very popular."
Isabel also paid tribute to the dancer, admitting: "He was very popular and very, very able. Goodness me, I don't know what's happened there, 44, no age at all."
Eamonn Holmes said Windsor was 'very popular'
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Production company Sisco Entertainment, which had been working with Windsor on a recent project, also released a statement confirming his death.
It told BBC News: "His extraordinary ability to express emotion through movement captivated audiences, leaving them spellbound with every step.
"Beyond his impeccable dancing, Robin's vibrant spirit lit up the room, infusing rehearsals and performances with infectious energy and warmth.
"His laughter was contagious, his kindness boundless. His friendship was a gift cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Robin, you will be deeply missed."
