Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid fights tears over Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor's shock death

Susanna Reid was left fighting tears on Good Morning Britain as she broke the news of the death of former Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor. The company he co-founded, Burn The Floor, had confirmed the news in the early hours of Tuesday morning (February 20).

The international Ballroom & Latin dance company told fans: "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 stunning image attached with Jessica Raffa defined our company, colourful, extreme and sensual. 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."

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Robin first joined the professional Strictly Come Dancing line-up in 2010 and was paired with Patsy Kensit but had to leave four years later due to an injury. The closest he got to winning was coming in fifth place with Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley in 2012, with the popular pairing finishing in 5th place.

The news of his shock death, at the age of 44, was revealed during Good Morning Britain's latest broadcast with Susanna, who danced with Robin during a Strictly Christmas special, unable to read the statement from Burn the Floor, asking her co-host Ed Balls to instead.

After Ed read a tribute from the Burn the Floor dance show, a shaken Susanna said: "He was an absolutely remarkable