Family tells of ‘profound sadness’ after jury finds robin windsor took his own life

A coroner's inquest has concluded that former professional dancer robin windsor took his own life. Jurors found that a deterioration in his mental health, with multiple compounding factors, led to his death in February 2024 at the age of 44. His family described the verdict as bringing “profound sadness” but said it will allow them to begin rebuilding their lives.

Jury conclusions and coroner’s remarks

The jury determined that Windsor suffered a mental health deterioration that culminated in his taking his own life. They identified a cluster of contributing factors: childhood trauma, vulnerability to rejection both emotionally and professionally, loneliness, mounting debts, inconsistent mental health care and recurring heartache. The panel concluded these elements combined to create an accumulation of pressures that undermined his wellbeing.

Dr Anton van Dellen, the coroner who oversaw the hearing, addressed Windsor’s family in court and invited them to remember the joy he brought to audiences. He said he hoped they could take comfort from the positive effect Windsor had on the public, describing that legacy as a measure of the affection felt for him.

Career, testimony and family response

Windsor rose to public recognition as a Latin and ballroom dancer after joining a high-profile television dance series in 2010. Over several seasons he partnered with well-known actors and public figures. He was forced to miss competition in 2014 because of a back injury and was no longer part of the regular professional line-up from 2015, though he did appear in a subsequent festive special.

Evidence presented at the inquest included testimony from friends and former partners about a visible decline after he left the show. One former dance partner said his “glow had gone” after being removed from the professional roster and described him slipping “deeper and deeper into endless depression. ” Another former partner recounted how being told he was no longer required by the programme seriously affected his spirit and, in the years that followed, his ability to balance mental health and finances.

Witnesses highlighted persistent struggles: relationship breakdowns, financial strain and gaps in consistent mental health support. Those factors were cited alongside longer-term vulnerabilities going back to childhood as part of the jury’s assessment of what led to Windsor’s decline.

Legacy, charity work and final message

Windsor’s family issued a statement after 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 “marked [Robin’s] life with such love” and expressed gratitude for kindness and support during the period since his passing.

Windsor had also served as an ambassador for a mental health charity, and his family used their statement to urge anyone struggling to reach out for support. They emphasised that asking for help can make a difference and that no one has to face mental health difficulties alone.

The coroner’s findings underline how multiple, intersecting pressures can contribute to a person’s vulnerability. Friends, colleagues and family members paid tribute to Windsor’s talent and warmth, while the inquest highlighted a wider conversation about the need for consistent mental health care and support for those under professional and personal strain.