Robin Windsor revealed he was forced to quit Strictly Come Dancing 'or face being in a wheelchair' after 'horrible back operation' - as stars pay tribute to dancer after his death

Robin Windsor was forced to quit Strictly Come Dancing 'or risk ending up in wheelchair' after a nightmare back injury. Robin Windsor was forced to quit Strictly Come Dancing 'or risk ending up in wheelchair' after a nightmare back injury The beloved professional Latin and Ballroom dancer, who was best known for his appearances on Strictly between 2010-2015 which saw him dancing with the likes of Deborah Meaden, has died aged 44 - with tributes from across the world pouring out this morning Opening up about his health battle at the time, Windsor continued: 'I have a slipped disc in my back and the nerve is exposed, causing agonising pains shooting down my leg. Robin Windsor's last post on Instagram which was captioned, 'hiding in the shadows' Strictly Come Dancing's Robin 'Bobby' Windsor has died at the age of 44 Windsor is pictured with TV presenter Susanna Reid on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2011 Windsor partnered with model Patsy Kensit, EastEnders legend Anita Dobson, Loose Woman Lisa Riley and Dragon's Den star Deborah Meaden during his stint at the show. A heartbroken Susanna Reid, who partnered with Windsor on Strictly in 2011, fought back tears on today's Good Morning Britain after learning of the dancer's death Entertainment correspondent Richard Arnold also became overcome with emotion discussing Robin as he struggled to get his words out Robin Windsor and Deborah Meaden on Strictly Come Dancing Kristina Rihanoff and Robin Windsor during Strictly Come Dancing launch event at the BBC Studios back in 2011 The professional Latin and Ballroom dancer was best known for his appearances on BBC 's Strictly Come Dancing for five years between 2010-2015 Kristina Rihanoff and Robin Windsor perform a dance on a 'Burn The Floor' show in 2013 'Robin was a strong advocate for mental health and worked closely with the 'Sane Charity'. 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.'