'Dancing with the Stars' judge Len Goodman has died

By Naveen Apr 24, 2023

The British ballroom dancer and judge, who had been battling bone cancer, died on April 22 at a hospice in Kent with his family by his side.

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Goodman was the lead judge on the popular BBC dance competition "Strictly Come Dancing" from its inception in 2004 until 2016.

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He will be greatly missed by friends and all who knew him. Much-loved husband. Also served as a judge on the US adaptation.

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31 aired last in its new home on the streamer Disney+.

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Goodman revealed that this will be his final season after 17 years with the program. It is with great sadness that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully at the age of 78.

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The first "I got the call to be a judge three days before the show," Goodman said at the time, reflecting on his long tenure on the show.

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Goodman became a household name in America after starting "Dancing with the Stars" in 2005.

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