Emmerdale star Lisa Riley has been flooded with support from fans after sharing her heartbreaking 'promise' to one of her best friends following his death. Earlier this year, the actress had to say a tragic goodbye to former Strictly Come Dancing partner Robin Windsor. 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 Lisa in 2012, with the popular pairing finishing in 5th place. Robin's death, aged 44, was confirmed by Sisco Entertainment, which represented him in various areas of theatre and corporate entertainment, in February, before a colourful funeral was later held with Lisa in attendance alongside a number of Strictly stars past and present.
READ MORE: Gemma Atkinson supported as she admits putting on 'face' and says 'it's not the same' Taking to Instagram on Sunday (August 4), Lisa revealed she'd been to visit a 'memory tree' in honour of Robin. Alongside a picture of the tree and the confetti on the ground surrounding it, the soap star said: "For NOW and for ALWAYS..
...
...
our 'FOREVER TREE'." She added: "I love you Robin, miss you so much #memory #memorytree #together #love #london #always #pride can’t wait to always come back and spend quality time reflecting #bestfriend." Then on Monday (August 5), Lisa shared a gorgeous picture of herself and Robin in which they both appeared dressed to impress and smiling for the camera.
Alongside it, the Bury-born star shared: "We promised and we WILL, keep you alive here on earth, talking about you, constantly. In heaven but always inside my heart forever #love #robin #promise #forever #bestfriends #missyou." Instagram Lisa, who is famed for playing Mandy Dingle in ITV's Emmerdale, was quickly flooded with messages of love and support.
@donnamcl2107 said: "So sad he's gone, loved you both on strictly together. He seemed like such a good soul." @___al_eliza commented: "What a beautiful pic of you both.
Sending love." @awesumnessheidi wrote: "You had the best chemistry with him on scd and anything you two did just brought so much joy. He will never be forgotten and you are being a phenomenal person continuing to keep his memory alive.
" @paulbates300 added: "Both beautiful inside and out, lovely photo of you both and on @bbcstrictly.".
