Len Goodman, Former ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Judge, Dies at 78

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statement to the BBC.“It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully, aged 78,” Gill said. “A much loved husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him.”According to the outlet, Goodman died on Saturday at a hospice in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, surrounded by his family.

He had bone cancer.Goodman, a former professional dancer, appeared on “DWTS” as a judge from 2005 until 2022. In November, Goodman said he was exiting “DWTS” to “spend more time with my grandchildren and my family back in Britain.” “I cannot thank you enough, ‘Dancing With the Stars’ family,” he added at the time. “It’s been such a wonderful experience for me.”He was also featured as a head judge on BBC’s “Strictly Come Dancing” from its launch in 2004 until 2016.“Heart broken my dear friend and partner for 19 years the one and only ballroom LEGEND #LenGoodman passed away,” DWTS judge Bruno Tonioli tweeted. “I will treasure the memories of our adventures @bbcstrictly @officialdwts there will never be anyone like you you will always be my perfect 10.”Hart broken my dear friend and partner for 19 years the one and only ballroom LEGEND #LenGoodman passed away I will treasure the memories of our adventures @bbcstrictly @officialdwts there will never be anyone like you you will always be my perfect 10 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/M5qnHedx5S“I’ve just woken up to the sad news that my gorgeous colleague and dear friend Len Goodman has passed away.

My heart and love go out to his lovely Sue and family,” Strictly’s longest-serving judge, Craig Revel Horwood tweeted. “Len Goody Goodman is what I always called him and ‘It’s a ten from Len & seveeeeern’ will live with me forever.