June 24th 2024.
Lisa Riley is still struggling to cope with the loss of her dear friend and former dance partner, Robin Windsor. The former Strictly Come Dancing star recently opened up about the pain she has been enduring since his sudden and tragic death earlier this year.
Lisa, who is known for her role in Emmerdale, was partnered with Robin on the BBC show back in 2012. The two quickly became close friends, and Lisa has fond memories of their time together on the dancefloor. However, their friendship was cut short when Windsor was found dead in a London hotel at the age of 44.
The cause of his death has not been revealed, but Lisa has been struggling to come to terms with the loss of her friend. She shared that it has been especially difficult for her as she lost her mother to breast cancer in 2012, just a few months after her appearance on Strictly with Robin. Losing two important people in her life in such a short amount of time has been devastating for Lisa.
In a recent interview, Lisa opened up about how difficult it has been to go about her day-to-day life, especially at work. As a fixture on Emmerdale for almost 30 years, Lisa admitted that being on set has been tough since Robin's passing.
"He was such a big part of my life," she said, reflecting on their friendship. "There have been days when I didn't want to go in front of the camera. I had to paint Mandy Dingle on... put the wig and lashes on and go out there. But it's so painful."
Despite her grief, Lisa has been finding ways to honor her friend's memory. She recently presented the Posthumous Award at the British LGBT Awards to Robin's family on his behalf. In her speech, she talked about how much he meant to her and how his energy and zest for life will always be remembered.
"He would be shining down and laughing at us," she said, while accepting the award with Alison and Hayley Windsor, Robin's sisters. "His vibrancy, energy, and zest for life was out there for everyone to see. He wasn't a hidden gay man, he was a proud, proud gay man."
In the wake of Robin's death, Lisa has been trying to keep his memory alive and spread awareness about the LGBTQ+ community. She hopes that by sharing his story and the impact he had on her life, she can honor him and the legacy he left behind.
However, Lisa also expressed her disappointment with the constant speculation and media attention surrounding his death. She shared that his family is still grieving and has asked for privacy during this difficult time.
"We would ask that the constant media speculation stop," Lisa said. "As we have further information, we will share a statement in due course."
In the midst of the tragedy, Lisa has been trying to find solace in her work and her friends and family. She also expressed her gratitude for the support and love she has received from her fans.
"I just want to thank everyone for the love and support they have shown me during this difficult time," she said. "It means the world to me."
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