Vincent Simone has told how Robin Windsor used to "detach himself from people for two or three days" before "coming back to the world".

Vincent Simone has told how Robin Windsor used to 'detach himself from people for two or three days' before 'coming back to the world'

Vincent Simone has told how Robin Windsor used to 'detach himself from people for two or three days' before 'coming back to the world'

The 44-year-old professional dancer has remembered his late friend, who passed away this week aged 44, as "the best man I ever met", and the former 'Strictly Come Dancing' pro admitted his former co-star had an "ongoing problem" in which he used to remove himself from "reality", but he usually returned.

He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "The first thing I thought of when I opened my eyes this morning was Robin. He was the best man I ever met.

"Robin has had these moments in the past - it was an ongoing problem.

"He would detach himself from people for two or three days. Then he would come back to the world, to reality.

"But this time, he didn’t come back."

Vincent also admitted it was a "big thing" for Robin to fall in love.

He added: "Robin was always falling in love. It was a big thing for him.

"The poor man just wanted to be loved. He had loads of love from the rest of us, almost too much.

Robin’s ex-boyfriend Marcus Collins was among those who paid tribute to the late star earlier this week, following the news of his passing.

Former 'X Factor' star Marcus admitted Robin - who he dated for 18 months until their romance ended in 2015 - was "so loved".

Marcus wrote on Instagram: "The World just got a lot less sparkly. Robin You were so loved (sic)"

Robin was a 'Strictly' pro from 2010 to 2013, partnering the likes of Patsy Kensit, Anita Dobson, Lisa Riley and Deborah Meaden.

Dance company Burn The Floor, which Robin co-founded, announced the late star's passing.

A Facebook post in the early hours of Tuesday morning (20.02.24) read: "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 [heart-broken emoji] (sic)"