robin windsor: Family says 'profound sadness' after jury finds dancer took his own life

The family of former professional dancer Robin Windsor has spoken of their "profound sadness" after a coroner's inquest concluded that he took his own life. The jury found that emotional and professional vulnerability, along with a series of personal struggles, contributed to a deterioration in his mental health.

Jury details factors in mental health decline

The inquest heard that Windsor, 44, was found dead in a hotel room in Shepherd's Bush in February 2024. Jurors concluded that he suffered a mental health deterioration that ultimately led him to take his own life. They listed a number of contributing factors, including childhood trauma, a vulnerability to rejection both emotionally and professionally, loneliness, mounting debts, inconsistent mental health care and recurring relationship difficulties.

Witnesses at the hearing described how a career setback played a key role in Windsor's decline. Colleagues and former partners recalled a visible change in his mood and confidence after he was dropped from the professional dancers' lineup. One partner said that his "glow had gone" after he left the show and that he slipped "deeper and deeper into endless depression" in the years that followed.

Legacy, family response and calls for support

Windsor's family issued a public statement following the conclusion of the inquest, saying: "It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge that Robin took his own life. As a family, together with Robin's close friends, we can now begin to move forward and attempt, over time, to rebuild our lives. " They thanked those who had shown kindness and support since his death and urged anyone struggling with their mental health to reach out for help.

The coroner, Dr Anton van Dellen, addressed Windsor's relatives in court and expressed hope that they could remember the joy he brought to audiences. He noted the affection felt for Windsor by members of the public and described that positive effect as part of the dancer's legacy.

Those who gave evidence at the inquest painted a picture of a talented performer whose professional disappointments, financial pressures and personal heartbreaks compounded over time. Friends and ex-partners described attempts to support him but acknowledged that his mental health remained compromised for several years before his death.

Career and advocacy remembered

A Latin and ballroom specialist, Windsor joined the television dance series in 2010 and took part in multiple series until 2013. He partnered with a number of public figures during his time on the show and made later special appearances. He had also served as an ambassador for a mental health charity, highlighting his own engagement with the issue.

In their statement the family reiterated the importance of reaching out for help: "If you or someone you care for is struggling with mental health, reaching out for support can really make a difference. You don't have to face things alone. " The message underlined the broader concern raised by the inquest — that complex, interacting factors can leave someone vulnerable and that sustained care and support are crucial.

As Windsor's family and friends attempt to rebuild after this loss, the inquest's findings have prompted renewed reflection on how emotional rejection, financial strain and gaps in care can combine to devastating effect. Those who knew him remembered his warmth, talent and the joy he brought to many on and off the dancefloor.