Robin Windsor will be laid to rest on Tuesday in his home town of Ipswich, Suffolk. The
Strictly Come Dancing community was shaken when it was announced the professional dancer – who partnered with celebrities including Lisa Riley , Patsy Kensit , Anita Dobson , and Dragons’ Den star Deborah Meaden – had died aged 44. Now, a month after news came of his death on February 20 via a statement from his management firm Sisco Entertainment, details of his upcoming private funeral have been revealed. A statement from his family said: ‘The funeral will be a private service for invited family,
Friends and colleagues who were important to Robin in both his personal life and professional career. ‘In the meantime we once again thank everyone for the love and the memories shared of Robin. ‘As a family we also please ask for there to be no further upsetting speculation. We thank you for respecting our continued privacy at this difficult time.’ A friend of the late star told MailOnline the ceremony is set to be a ‘colourful celebration of his life’ and will include ‘emotional and beautiful dance performances’. The source revealed mourners – said to include Susanna Reid, Lisa Riley, Kristina Rhianoff and Gordana Grandosek – have been instructed to bring along a rainbow umbrella to the ceremony. ‘He was always such a larger than life character, fun to be around but always so open and honest about everything he was going through,’ the source told the publication. ‘His greatest love was dancing so when they started planning his funeral everyone agreed that there had to be a performance that would be a beautiful tribute to everything he achieved in his career. ‘It’s going to be a very emotional day but everyone just wants to do Robin proud.’ Strictly star, 50, quietly welcomed child without anyone realising Strictly Come Dancing bosses ‘uncertain’ about huge Giovanni Pernice decision Ellie Leach puts on brave smile after 'splitting' from Strictly co-star Bobby Brazier Giovanni Pernice finally speaks on Amanda Abbington after Strictly exes secret meeting Windsor, who appeared on the
BBC series from 2010 until 2014 , was found dead in a
London hotel room, according to the MailOnline. After confirmation of Windsor’s death, a spokesperson for Strictly told Metro.co.uk: ‘The whole Strictly Come Dancing family are deeply saddened to hear the news about our dear friend Robin Windsor. ‘He was not only an exceptionally talented dancer and choreographer but also a caring, considerate and kind person both on and off the dancefloor. ‘Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this extremely difficult time.’ Windsor’s cause of death has not been revealed and reports claim he ‘vanished’ for some days before. Shortly after the news came Windsor’s family asked for ‘constant’ speculation over his death to stop. The family’s previous statement said: ‘We would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and celebration of our beloved Robin. ‘While we understand that there is a huge public and media interest around his passing, we as a family need time to process our shock and grief. ‘We ask for the needs of our family and friends to be taken into consideration and for our privacy to be respected at this difficult time. ‘We would ask that the constant media speculation stop. As we have further information we will share a statement in due course.’ Got a story? If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you. MORE : Strictly star Robin Windsor’s family releases statement following his death at 44 MORE : Robin Windsor’s special Strictly Come Dancing routine paved the way for future diversity