Strictly's Kristina Rihanoff claims Robin Windsor was in 'excruciating pain' before his death aged 44

Kristina Rihanoff has claimed Robin Windsor was experiencing 'excruciating pain' before his death aged 44. Kristina Rihanoff has claimed Robin Windsor was experiencing 'excruciating pain' before his death aged 44 Fellow pro dancer Kristina, 46, worked with Robin on Strictly and the pair developed a close friendship 'Robin wasn't just my dance partner, he was a friend and together we shared endless experiences from our careers highlights to hitting rock bottom of rejection. Kristina said she began to notice change's in Robin's personality after he was dropped from Strictly in 2015, something she claimed left him 'absolutely destroyed' 'I'm sure it was devastating for anyone who love Robin to hear something like that, but those thoughts were in his head for quite many years and it's so deeply sad that he felt that he is better to another place rather than stay here. Robin Windsor's last post on Instagram, a black and white selfie, was captioned, 'hiding in the shadows' Windsor is pictured with TV presenter Susanna Reid on Strictly Come Dancing for Children in Need back in 2011 Robin Windsor had been spending some time in Cape Town when the cruise ship docked. Performance arts theatre Burn The Floor, where Robin danced for 20 years and was a founding member, said there is a 'void' in their heart since the tragic passing Fans and friends flooded X with tributes to the late dancer The professional Latin and Ballroom dancer was best known for his appearances on BBC 's Strictly Come Dancing for five years between 2010-2015 'May you finally be free and find piece 'RIP Bobby.'