Len Goodman Dead: ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Judge Dies at Age 78 After Announcing Retirement
usmagazine.comA legend lost. Len Goodman has died less than one year after announcing his exit from Dancing With the Stars.The U.K. native’s agent, Jackie Gill, confirmed the news in a statement to the BBC on Monday, April 24. “It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully, aged 78,” Gill noted. “A much loved husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him.”Goodman was surrounded by family when he passed away at a hospice in Kent, England, per his manager.The ballroom professional was a judge on the BBC competition series Strictly Come Dancing from its premiere in 2004 to 2016.
He began appearing as head judge on ABC’s Dancing With the Stars in 2005 alongside Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli, announcing his retirement in November 2022 after season 31.He is survived by his wife, Sue Barrett, and son James William Goodman from a previous relationship. Sign up for Us Weekly's free, daily newsletter and never miss breaking news or exclusive stories about your favorite celebrities, TV shows and more! Story is developing.
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