Robin Windsor has been honoured with a posthumous award recognising his work supporting mental health and the LGBTQ+ community. 

The Ipswich-born former Strictly Come Dancing star died suddenly in February, aged just 44.

In an emotional ceremony at the British LGBT Awards held in London, some of the dancer's family members were in attendance.

The awards, now in its 10th year, honoured the 44-year-old and said he was a "proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and spoke passionately and publicly about his experiences in coming out, inspiring others both personally and professionally".

During his life, Mr Windsor was an advocate for mental health and worked closely with the Sane Charity.

A post on social media following the award said: "Robin's legacy continues to inspire us all."

Tributes poured in following the announcement of his death. 

The Latin and ballroom dancer began dancing at the age of three when his parents enrolled him in classes in Ipswich.

He attended Copleston High School and returned to the school in 2015 to judge a children's dance competition.

Former Strictly dancer partners paid tribute to him with Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden calling the strictly professional “kind and incredibly generous”.

Actress Lisa Riley said: “Our forever Angel, who is loved, will always be loved [and is] forever in my heart.”

During his time on the BBC One show Mr Windsor danced with Patsy Kensit, Anita Dobson, and Susanna Reid.

As well as his work as a patron and dance teacher, Windsor appeared in many theatre productions after his departure from Strictly including the Marina Theatre's production of Aladdin.

Sarah Wagstaff-Till, who knew Windsor for many years and worked with him at the National Association of Teachers of Dancing (NADT) where he was a patron, said: “He was vivacious. He really did light up the room. But at the same time, he was so incredibly humble. 

“He was so down-to-earth and he really cared about everyone. He was such a genuine guy. He came with no ego.”