Len Goodman, the former Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing with the Stars judge, has died. He was 78.
Goodman’s agent confirmed his April 22 death and said he had “died peacefully, surrounded by his family” in hospital.
Update Oct 1: Goodman’s cause of death has been revealed, and it is reportedly related to his prostate cancer diagnosis.
Goodman was a popular judge on the BBC’s smash entertainment format Strictly Come Dancing from its inception in 2004 until 2016, where he became well known for his light-hearted enthusiasm and witty banter. He was replaced by Shirley Ballas in 2016.
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Goodman was simultaneously head judge on Strictly Come Dancing’s U.S. version Dancing with the Stars, taking on that role from 2005 until last year, when he announced he would be retiring during the semi finals of the show to spend more time with his family back in the UK.
Goodman’s agent confirmed his April 22 death and said he had “died peacefully, surrounded by his family” in hospital.
Update Oct 1: Goodman’s cause of death has been revealed, and it is reportedly related to his prostate cancer diagnosis.
Goodman was a popular judge on the BBC’s smash entertainment format Strictly Come Dancing from its inception in 2004 until 2016, where he became well known for his light-hearted enthusiasm and witty banter. He was replaced by Shirley Ballas in 2016.
Related: Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2023: Photo Gallery & Obituaries
Goodman was simultaneously head judge on Strictly Come Dancing’s U.S. version Dancing with the Stars, taking on that role from 2005 until last year, when he announced he would be retiring during the semi finals of the show to spend more time with his family back in the UK.
- 4/24/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
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