Robin Windsor: Deborah Meaden pays tribute to Strictly Come Dancing star
Come Dancing. The businesswoman wowed the judges and the audience with her fancy footwork and graceful moves on the dance floor. She was a hit among the viewers who praised her commitment and hard work. Meaden was a great ambassador for the show and proved that you can excel in different areas if you put your mind to it. Her time on Strictly was a memorable experience for all those involved, including the professionals who had the pleasure of dancing with her.
Deborah Meaden, who is known for her appearance on Dragons' Den, recently expressed her heartfelt appreciation for Robin Windsor, her past partner on Strictly Come Dancing.
Windsor passed away at the age of 44 earlier this week. She participated in the 2013 edition of the dancing competition on BBC One alongside Meaden.
On Instagram and X, Meaden wrote a post honoring Windsor's memory and expressed how the news of their passing was immensely upsetting.
She expressed that she was considering his family, acquaintances and significant others who will be experiencing emotional pain due to his demise.
She went on to describe Robin as a remarkable individual who possessed kindness and boundless generosity. He had the admirable quality of supporting several charitable organizations and aiding numerous individuals. His contribution to society was invaluable. Regardless of his location, Robin was always willing to lend a helping hand.
His vivaciousness and lightheartedness radiated throughout the room, especially when he bedazzled himself with crystals - a sure sign of his joyfulness!"
Meaden recalled that he was extremely skilled and intelligent, making him an excellent teammate for trivia games, and was also entertaining to be around.
Check out: Robin Windsor's splendid performances on Strictly Come Dancing
The 2013 edition of Strictly had Windsor and Meaden as a couple who got eliminated along with three others. They were also a part of the show's UK tour which took place the next year and was broadcasted live.
Meaden remembered how he instructed his mother to dance on her 80th birthday celebration and they spun around the dance place... She felt cheerful under his guidance.
He was not just a simple person but a multifaceted individual who shared his life's difficulties after gaining fame. It was fortunate for me to have had the opportunity to meet you Robin, realizing that you are no longer with us is difficult.
Throughout his participation in Strictly Come Dancing, Windsor was matched with Patsy Kensit and Anita Dobson, both of whom were removed in the eighth round, as well as Lisa Riley, who successfully progressed to the semi-finals.
After Windsor joined forces with Meaden, he faced a back injury the following year which made him withdraw from the dance competition.
However, even without being paired with a famous person, he made a comeback to the show during the 2014 season. He joined the rest of the professionals in group performances.
He carried on featuring in the Christmas editions of Strictly up until the year 2015, where he took part alongside Alison Hammond.
Following his passing, many former and current stars of Strictly expressed their condolences to Windsor. This included hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, judges Darcey Bussell, Craig Revel Horwood, and Shirley Ballas, as well as professional dancers Oti Mabuse and Dianne Buswell. The overwhelming response was a testament to Windsor's impact on the show and the entertainment industry as a whole.
It has not been officially announced what caused Windsor's passing. He was previously the lead performer in Come What May, a performance honoring the movie Moulin Rouge.
The individual who danced was an individual who supported the cause of mental health and collaborated extensively with the Sane Charity.
