Overview

• Roberts’ partner, Phil Griffin, announced on Instagram that he died on 27 September at home after a courageous battle with cancer, saying he was surrounded by family.
• Over more than 25 years, Roberts worked with major artists including One Direction, Katy Perry and Sir Paul McCartney, shaping performances for videos and tours.
• His credits include One Direction’s Kiss You, Steal My Girl and Best Song Ever, the Spice Girls reunion tour and the TV series I Hate Suzie.
• He choreographed Harry Styles’ Treat People With Kindness video featuring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, filmed in February 2020, which went on to win a 2021 VMA for Best Choreography.
• Artists and colleagues including Emma Bunton, Craig David, Pixie Lott, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Ian “H” Watkins and others shared condolences, and Roberts is survived by Griffin.