Diversity star killed in car crash

Robert Anker, who performed as part of dance troupe Diversity, has died in a car crash in Ontario, Canada.

The incident happened after Robert had begun a new life out there after marrying Canadian-born fiancee Cyndi last year.

He was named in local reports about a collision that happened in Ontario.

Rob and Cyndi were absolute #couplegoals which makes his death even sadder (Credit: Instagram)

Rob was a huge name in dance circles after he and his fellow Diversity dancers won Britain’s Got Talent – even coming ahead of BGT legend Susan Boyle – in 2009.

He’d also worked on a host of other major projects including Thriller Live, The X Factor, Strictly Come Dancing and Bring It On.

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Last night a host of people paid their respects to Rob and his talent on Twitter.

Choreographer Dean Lee said: “Rob Anker. I have no words to speak after hearing of your passing. This is truly heart breaking. Thanks for the memories. Shine bright.”

Fellow BGT alumni Bars and Melody wrote: “Rest in peace Robert Anker. All the laughs that we shared in tour with you. @Diversity_Tweet. Stay Strong boys.”

Robert’s cousin Rochelle Hanson has now set up a Just Giving page to raise money for his funeral, posting “The family are devastated.

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“He only just got married in September 2016 to a lovely Canadian girl and they were starting their new life out there.

“He’s been in Diversity, the West End show Thriller and various TV Shows and music videos as well as be part of the new Bring It On film.

Rob was a hugely talented dancer (Credit: Instagram)

“He was an amazing and talented dancer.

“We are raising funds for his family to be able to cover all costs for their trip to go and arrange his funeral in Canada.

“We would love to ensure that his family don’t worry or stress about money at this time.”

Robert married Cyndi in September last year in Montego Bay Beach in Jamaica.

He was originally from Essex but left the UK – and his fellow dancers in Diversity – to start a new life with his wife.

He’d made no secret of his desire to have children, with posts of relatives’ and friends’ babies (Credit: Instagram)

He posted about their relationship on Instagram, saying: “We’re not perfect.

“We argue we fight we cuss each other out but no matter what we have each other’s backs.

“Holding down a relationship is more than just dates kisses and (sex). It’s about constantly working hard to further a relationship and be more than just a couple.

With wife Cyndi on their wedding day (Credit: Instagram)

“You have to find new ways and renew old ways of falling in love over and over again.

“Through #thick and #thin till death do us part (sic).”

Robert had also been open about his desire to have children with Cyndi.

Sad, sad news.