Legendary dance judge Len Goodman has passed away. On Monday morning, the former Dancing With The Stars head judge’s manager, Jackie Gill, told the BBC: According to the outlet, Len was on hospice at his home in Kent, England when he passed away on Saturday while surrounded by his family.
He had bone cancer. Related: Ariana Madix Reportedly Joining Dancing With The Stars Amid Scandoval! Len appeared as a judge on DWTS from 2005 until November 2022, when he announced he would be stepping away from the show to spend time with his family.
He explained: He was also a founding judge on the British competition series, Strictly Come Dancing, from 2004 to 2016. He began his career as a dancer himself, winning the British Championships in his 20s before turning his attention to becoming a professional judge.
Already, the tributes are pouring in from dear friends and fans, all of whom will miss the TV personality greatly. His longtime DWTS co-star Bruno Tonioli took to Instagram with a photo of the pair hugging, mourning: Fellow judge Carrie Ann Inaba uploaded a montage video of her time with Len in the ballroom, reflecting: See the deeply moving post HERE. Related: Caitlyn Jenner Announces Her Mother Has Died Tom Bergeron, the series’ longtime host until 2019, shared several photos from over the years, noting: Dozens more contestants and dancers also shared emotional tributes of their own.
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