A British holidaymaker who fell to his death from a Costa del Sol hotel this week has been identified as a telecommunications worker who was grieving the loss of his infant daughter from sudden infant death syndrome. Robert Davidson, aged 37, had traveled to Torremolinos for a family holiday with his fiancée Daniella Robb, 27, and her two children, aged eight and nine.
A Tragic Anniversary
The devastating incident occurred just hours before the one-year anniversary of the death of the couple's daughter, Hollie Davidson. Hollie passed away at only seven weeks old from sudden infant death syndrome, a tragedy that had profoundly affected both parents. The family had booked the holiday in an attempt to alleviate some of the emotional pressure as this painful milestone approached.
The Night of the Incident
Daniella Robb was asleep with her two children in their sixth-floor room at the four-star Sandos Griego Hotel when Robert plunged from the balcony. Initial reports suggested the fall happened in the early hours of Wednesday, but a well-placed source later clarified that the first emergency call was received around 11:15 PM on Tuesday. A female hotel worker reportedly made the call to emergency services.
In the aftermath, police sources indicated the incident was being investigated as a possible accident. The hotel, part of the Sandos Hotels & Resorts group, has declined to comment on the tragedy.
Heartbreaking Fundraiser
Daniella Robb, a University of the West of Scotland graduate, launched a GoFundMe appeal earlier this week to help repatriate Robert's body. The fundraiser has already raised nearly £10,000. In a message accompanying the appeal, she wrote, 'I'm trying to raise money for the repatriation of my amazing, perfect, very much loved partner Robert.'
She explained, 'On the 4th of February 2025 Robert and myself lost our beautiful perfect princess Hollie Davidson at only seven weeks and we have both been struggling so much since. As the first anniversary of the loss of our daughter was approaching we wanted to get away to take even the smallest amount of pressure off.'
Daniella continued, 'On the evening of the 3rd of February 2026 Robert very tragically took his life after a long struggle and battling every day with his mental health due to the loss of his daughter. I would greatly appreciate any help no matter how small the donation. To try and get the love of my life home and give him the send off he deserves. I'll love you forever Robert.'
Emotional Social Media Tributes
In separate, anguished social media posts, Daniella expressed her profound grief. She wrote, 'I hope you'll always know how much I love you Robert. I'm so lost without you and miss you more than words can describe. My heart is screaming for you and I feel like my insides have been ripped from me all over again.'
She added, 'I know there was nothing I could have done to fix how you felt, but I just hope you're at peace with our princess and when you left me, that you left knowing how deeply I loved you. Forever and always my handsome amazing man.'
In an earlier post three days after Robert's death, she described him as 'my best friend, love of my life, my everything', stating, 'It will always be you Robert, forever and always. I need you, miss you and love you so much.'
This tragic event underscores the severe impact of sudden infant death syndrome on families and highlights the critical importance of mental health support for grieving parents. The community's response through the fundraiser demonstrates a collective effort to assist Daniella Robb during this unimaginably difficult time.
