The Strictly stars we've loved and lost

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Robin 'Bobby' Windsor - known for his appearances on the show between 2010 and 2015 - has died suddenly at the age of 44. 

He partnered model Patsy Kensit, EastEnders legend Anita Dobson, Loose Woman Lisa Riley and Dragon's Den star Deborah Meaden. 

A heartbroken Susanna Reid, who danced with Bobby on Strictly for Children in Need in 2011, fought back tears on Good Morning Britain after she learnt of his death. 

As tributes pour in for the beloved Latin and Ballroom dancer, MailOnline has looked back at some of the other stars of the programme that we have loved and lost over the years...

Len Goodman 

Len Goodman was one of Strictly Come Dancing's most legendary judges. 

He joined the show when it launched in 2004 and was a constant figure on the show until 2016. 

'It's a 10 from Len!', possibly became his most famous catchphrase and he also offered praise such as 'You floated across the floor like butter on a crumpet', and 'That was a mango of a tango – delicious!'

Len died in April 2023, at the age of 78, following a battle with bone cancer. 

He was surrounded by his family and friends before he passed away in a hos...
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