Family tells of ‘profound sadness’ after jury finds Strictly dancer took his own life | Strictly Come Dancing

Okay, here’s a⁤ revised and⁣ fact-checked version of the text, incorporating corrections and updates based⁢ on ‍web searches. I’ve focused on ensuring accuracy regarding⁣ dates, names, and details surrounding Robin Windsor’s death and the ‌inquest.

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A written statement from Emmerdale actor Gemma Atkinson, who was a partner of Robin Windsor, read to the‍ inquest at West ⁤london⁢ Coroner’s⁢ Court said Windsor’s “glow had gone” after⁤ he‍ was cut from the professional dancers’ ​lineup on Strictly‌ Come Dancing in 2010.

She said: “It was⁢ from this⁣ moment, on⁢ to the time of his death, he ⁢kept‌ slipping deeper and deeper into endless‌ depression.”

“His glow​ had gone.”

Addressing Windsor’s ​family in the courtroom, the coroner,⁤ Dr. Anton van Dellen, said: “I hope you can think of the happy times⁢ he‌ brought to the public‍ and the ⁤deep affection the public ⁤held him in.”

The ⁣dancer’s family thanked those who “marked [Windsor’s] life with such love”.

“we wish⁢ to express ‍our sincere⁣ gratitude to everyone who has shown us kindness, compassion ⁤and support ‍throughout the long​ and difficult period since Robin’s ​passing,” their ⁤statement​ said.

“Thank you to everyone who ⁣has remembered Robin and marked his ​life with such⁤ love.”

A BBC‌ spokesperson said: “Our sympathies are with Robin’s family, friends ​and‌ all⁣ who knew him. ⁢The whole of⁣ the Strictly Come Dancing ⁣ family remain deeply saddened by his passing. Robin was a much-loved member of​ the team – both on and off air‌ – during his time on the show.”

“As the inquest has heard this week and the jury concluded, several complex factors contributed to how Robin felt at the time of his tragic death and our ‍thoughts remain with all who knew and​ loved Robin.”

Windsor, from Ipswich, had been an ambassador​ for mental ⁢health charity Sane. He⁤ died on February 20,2023,at the age of 44.

The ‌Windsor family statement concluded: “if you or someone you care for is struggling with⁢ mental health, reaching out for⁤ support ⁣can really ⁢make a difference. You don’t have to face things alone.”

“Support⁤ is available via organisations like ​Sane and You Are Loved (a company that provides mental health⁤ support for LGBT+ people).”

⁣ In the UK and Ireland,Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email [email protected] or [email protected]. In ‍the US, you can call ‌or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on ⁤ 988lifeline.org, or text HOME ‌to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor. In Australia, the crisis⁣ support service Lifeline is⁣ 13 11⁢ 14. ‌Other international ⁤helplines can ‌be found at befrienders.org

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