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Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington embrace as the former Strictly Come Dancing partners attend an event to celebrate the life of Robin Windsor

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Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington shared a sweet embrace as the former Strictly Come Dancing partners stepped out for an event in London on Sunday.

The broadcaster, 80, and Strictly pro, 29, were among the stars who attended a VIP reception for Celebrating Robin Windsor: The Final Act at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

The event celebrated fellow former Strictly dancer Robin, who tragically died earlier this year, and was in support of mental health charity SANE. 

Angela displayed her age-defying looks at the event as she donned a bright red suit-style jumpsuit complete with sequin floral appliques. 

Her silver locks were swept into an up-do and she finished off the chic ensemble with a pair of black stilettos. 

Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington shared a sweet embrace as the former Strictly Come Dancing partners stepped out for an event in London on Sunday

The broadcaster, 80, and Strictly pro, 29, were among the stars who attended a VIP reception for Celebrating Robin Windsor: The Final Act at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane

The broadcaster, 80, and Strictly pro, 29, were among the stars who attended a VIP reception for Celebrating Robin Windsor: The Final Act at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Meanwhile Kai looked dapper in a light grey tailored suit, white shirt and dark grey tie, as well as a pair of black brogues, as he hugged Angela.

Also in attendance were three other Strictly professionals, Jowita Przysta, Gorka Marquez and Aljaz Skorjanec.

Jowita looked effortlessly chic as she wore a grey leather o-ord, consisting of a button-up shirt and a-line skirt. 

The dancer, who is paired with TOWIE’s Pete Wicks on this year’s Strictly, finished off her look with sheer black tights, a pair of chunky leather boots and a black leather jacket.

Gorka kept it casual for the event as he sported a denim over shirt, a white t-shirt, black tailored trousers and a pair of loafers. 

Meanwhile Aljaz sported a navy suit jacket with a plain t-shirt and khaki trousers with a pair of brown leather Chelsea boots. 

Singer-songwriter and actress Beverley Knight was another star in attendance, as she glowed in a bright green mini-dress.

Beverley’s lime ruched halterneck dress was complete with a sequin neckline and she complimented it with a pair of silver metallic stilettos. 

The event celebrated fellow former Strictly dancer Robin, who tragically died earlier this year, and was in support of mental health charity SANE

The event celebrated fellow former Strictly dancer Robin, who tragically died earlier this year, and was in support of mental health charity SANE

Angela displayed her age-defying looks at the event as she donned a bright red suit-style jumpsuit complete with sequin floral appliques

Angela displayed her age-defying looks at the event as she donned a bright red suit-style jumpsuit complete with sequin floral appliques

Her silver locks were swept into an up-do and she finished off the chic ensemble with a pair of black stilettos

Her silver locks were swept into an up-do and she finished off the chic ensemble with a pair of black stilettos

Meanwhile Kai looked dapper in a light grey tailored suit, white shirt and dark grey tie

Meanwhile Kai looked dapper in a light grey tailored suit, white shirt and dark grey tie

He also wore a pair of black brogues, as he hugged Angela

He also wore a pair of black brogues, as he hugged Angela

Jowita looked effortlessly chic as she wore a grey leather o-ord, consisting of a button-up shirt and a-line skirt

Jowita looked effortlessly chic as she wore a grey leather o-ord, consisting of a button-up shirt and a-line skirt

The dancer, who is paired with TOWIE's Pete Wicks on this year's Strictly, finished off her look with sheer black tights, a pair of chunky leather boots and a black leather jacket

The dancer, who is paired with TOWIE’s Pete Wicks on this year’s Strictly, finished off her look with sheer black tights, a pair of chunky leather boots and a black leather jacket

Gorka kept it casual for the event as he sported a denim over shirt, a white t-shirt, black tailored trousers and a pair of loafers

Gorka kept it casual for the event as he sported a denim over shirt, a white t-shirt, black tailored trousers and a pair of loafers

Meanwhile Aljaz sported a navy suit jacket with a plain t-shirt and khaki trousers with a pair of brown leather Chelsea boots

Meanwhile Aljaz sported a navy suit jacket with a plain t-shirt and khaki trousers with a pair of brown leather Chelsea boots

Dr Ranj Singh looked dapper in a burgundy suit for the evening, as he joined broadcaster Dr Nighat Arif.

Loose Women panellist Linda Robson was also stepped out for the evening, as she donned a patterned cap-sleeve dress with a scarf draped over her shoulders. 

Just days before Dave’s death, former Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin was found dead in a hotel room in London at the age of 44 on February 19.

The performer was a professional dancer on the BBC show from 2010 to 2013 and his death prompted an outpouring of grief across the dancing world.

Robin is said to have suffered a troubling incident over the New Year period, before embarking to perform on a luxurious cruise in South Africa. 

Seven days earlier, the dancer had reposted a quote which said: ‘Trauma teaches you to expect and accept the bare minimum. 

‘In this new season, may you adjust your standards and learn to receive the maximum. You are worthy. You are enough. You deserve overflow.’

Singer-songwriter and actress Beverley Knight was another star in attendance, as she glowed in a bright green mini-dress

Singer-songwriter and actress Beverley Knight was another star in attendance, as she glowed in a bright green mini-dress

Beverley's lime ruched halterneck dress was complete with a sequin neckline and she complimented it with a pair of silver metallic stilettos

Beverley’s lime ruched halterneck dress was complete with a sequin neckline and she complimented it with a pair of silver metallic stilettos

Dr Ranj Singh looked dapper in a burgundy suit for the evening, as he joined broadcaster Dr Nighat Arif

Dr Ranj Singh looked dapper in a burgundy suit for the evening, as he joined broadcaster Dr Nighat Arif

Loose Women panellist Linda Robson was also stepped out for the evening, as she donned a patterned cap-sleeve dress with a scarf draped over her shoulders

Loose Women panellist Linda Robson was also stepped out for the evening, as she donned a patterned cap-sleeve dress with a scarf draped over her shoulders

And on January 4, he had shared a message with his friends and followers which said: ‘Big shout out and love to everyone who’s reached out and checked in the last week. 

‘Sorry I have not replied… it’s been a bit of a trying time and things are looking up. Robin.’

Tributes poured in underneath the star’s last selfie, with one fan writing: ‘So shocked and saddened to hear the news. 

‘Have followed him for years since Strictly, an amazing talent. RIP.’

He spent his final days enjoying a safari as well as the sunny beaches of Cape Town

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