Alison Hammond pays tribute to Robin Windsor saying she is ‘completely heartbroken’ by Strictly partner’s death
ALISON Hammond shared an emotional tribute to dancer Robin Windsor on This Morning today after his sudden death aged 44.
The presenter broke her silence on the ITV lunchtime show after performing with Robin on Strictly's Christmas special back in 2015.
Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle read a statement from devastasted Alison on air while discussing the tragic news with This Morning guests Nick Ferrari and Camila Tominey.
Josie shared Alison's words and said: "I've just heard the very sad news about Robin's passing.
"I'm completely heartbroken. He was one of the nicest people to work with and so much fun to be around.
"I had the pleasure of dancing with him for the Strictly Christmas special and they were such special times.
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"My thoughts are with his family and friends."
Pro dancer Robin, who appeared on the BBC favourite from series eight through to 11, was confirmed to have died today by his Burn The Floor performance troupe.
The dancing pro first competed on the BBC series in 2010 with Patsy Kensit, reaching week nine of the competition before being eliminated.
He later competed with Anita Dobson, Lisa Riley and Dragon's Den's Deborah Meaden.
For Children In Need in 2011, he partnered up with Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid for a special episode.
Susanna was told of Robin's death while live on this morning's show - with her holding back tears as she paid tribute to him.
"Robin was larger than life and I fell in love with him and fell in love with dancing when I danced with him back then," she said. "He was an absolutely remarkable dancer, incredibly strong, so creative, he was just so enthusiastic about dancing. I just adored him.
"He was the most incredible personality. As soon as I danced with him there was something very special about him."
"I can't believe it actually. Such heart, such a talent, such a twinkler," Richard Arnold added to the sentiment.
