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Lisa Riley pays tribute to 'vibrant' Robin Windsor in an emotional speech as she accepts Posthumous Award for Strictly star at British LGBT Awards By Laura Parkin For Mailonline Published: 13:00 EDT, 22 June 2024 | Updated: 13:00 EDT, 22 June 2024 e-mail View comments Lisa Riley paid tribute to Strictly Come Dancing's Robin Windsor in an emotional speech at The British LGBT Awards 2024 at The Brewery, in London on Friday. Accepting the Posthumous Award on this behalf, the Emmerdale actress, 47, praised the 'vibrant and energetic' dancer who had a 'zest for life.' Beloved professional Latin and Ballroom star, Robin, featured on the BBC show between 2010-2013, partnering with Lisa during the 2012 series.

Tragically, he was found dead in a hotel in London at the age of 44 in February, though his cause of death is yet to be revealed. The annual event, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, works to champion the diverse achievements and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. Lisa Riley paid tribute to Strictly Come Dancing's Robin Windsor in an emotional speech at The British LGBT Awards 2024 at The Brewery, in London on Friday (pictured together in 2012) Accepting the Posthumous Award on this behalf, the Emmerdale actress, 47, praised the 'vibrant and energetic' dancer who had a 'zest for life' During her emotional speech, obtained by the BBC , Lisa said: 'Mental health in the gay community is really bad, and if I can help in any way.



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