Emmerdale star shares heartbreak over family death weeks after Strictly partner died
Emmerdale icon, Lisa Riley, has opened up about losing a loving family member within mere weeks of the tragic loss of her Strictly Come Dancing partner — Robin Windsor
Lisa Riley has lost a beloved family member just weeks of the death of her Strictly Come Dancing partner Robin Windsor.
The 47-year-old actress, who entertains the nation playing Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale, took to social media on Monday to deliver the heartbreaking news that her Aunty Joyce had passed away.
In 2012, the esteemed performer dealt with the emotional loss of her mother and subsequently turned to Joyce for support. Her Aunty went above and beyond to help her emotionally, with the actress referring to the great woman as her ‘second mum’.
In a testament to her spirit, in the same year as losing her adoring parent, Lisa displayed her fighting heart, competing on Strictly Come Dancing, where she developed a wonderful relationship with Robin. Thus, it comes as no surprise that the news that he was found dead in a hotel room in London in February really hit home.