Giovanni Pernice shares heartbreaking support for former Strictly Come Dancing star amid emotional move

Giovanni Pernice has used his social media platform to show his support to a new project organised to remember the late Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor. The dancer tragically died earlier this year, aged 44.

His death was confirmed by Sisco Entertainment, which represented him in various areas of theatre and corporate entertainment, in February. Robin joined Strictly 2010 and in his first year, he was paired with EastEnders star Patsy Kensit. But he had to leave four years later due to an injury.

The closest he got to winning was coming in fifth place with Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley in 2012, with the popular pairing finishing in 5th place. Other partners included actress Anita Dobson and Dragons' Den's Deborah Meaden. He also took part in various Christmas specials with the likes of ITV stars Susanna Reid and Alison Hammond.

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Taking to social media on Tuesday (June 18), Giovanni reshared a poignant picture of Robin to his Instagram stories along with a string of red heart emojis.

The post revealed that a new West End show will celebrate Robin’s life. Called ‘Robin Windsor The Final Act’, tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10am and the show will take place on Sunday November 3. All profits from ticket sales are set to go to mental health charity SANE.

The show in memory of Robin is set to be hosted by Strictly judge Anton Du Beke and Emmerdale star Lisa Riley, who was once partnered with Robin. Another of his celebrity partners, Dragon Deborah Meaden will also take part, with many more names still to be announced.

Strictly Theatre Co said on social media: "ON SALE 10am tomorrow! Show date - Sun 3rd Nov - 5pm - LONDONS WEST END. celebrating the life of our dear ROBIN WINDSOR, all profits go to @charitysane Hosted by @mrantondubeke & @lisajaneriley and guest starring @vincentsimoneofficial @anyagarnis @pashakovalev @ellingtonlance @deborahmeaden and many more to be announced!."

Lisa, best known for playing Mandy Dingle in ITV's Emmerdale, also said bout the show for Robin, she said on Instagram: “So so so proud to be hosting this INCREDIBLE night of talent with @mrantondubeke. A live show at THEATTRE ROYAL DRURY LANE in London’s WEST END... a night dedicated to my best friend @robinwindsor my for always angel...

"I love you and miss you so much. Tickets go on sale TOMORROW MORNING at 10am all proceeds going to Robin’s personal charity SANE @charitysane don’t wait as I feel it will sell out VERY fast!"