The world of dance and television mourns the shocking loss of dancing with the Stars AND strictly come to dance judge Len Goodman. As the mourning began on April 24, news broke that the 78-year-old man died on Saturday, April 22 at a hospice in Kent, England, surrounded by his family, according to the outlet. BBC. He had been battling bone cancer since 2021. A statement obtained by HollywoodLife. com read: “It is with great sadness that I announce that Len Goodman passed away peacefully at the age of 78. A much loved husband, father and grandfather, who will be missed by family, friends and all who knew him.” He is survived by his wife Sue Barrett and son James Goodman.
Len Goodman was born in London in 1944 and worked as a professional dancer before entering the television industry. The veteran TV dance judge announced that he was retiring from his role dancing with the Stars midway through Season 31 in Fall 2022. “I’ve been a part of the show since it started in 2005 and it’s been a great pleasure to be a part of such a wonderful show, but I’ve decided I’d like to spend more time with my grandchildren and my my family in Britain,” she said, with the audience, cast and fellow judges – carrie ann inaba, Bruno Tonioli AND Derek Hough – giving him a standing ovation.
He continued: “I can’t thank you enough, the dancing with the Stars family. It was a wonderful experience for me.” Len was also a longtime and popular judge of the BBC series. strictly come to dance from 2004 to 2016, before focusing solely on DWTP extension. Upon announcing his retirement, the pilot Banks of Tyra Calling him a ‘living legend’, he praised: “You have inspired generations of dancers around the world through your passion, your experience and your focused eye. And they will continue this commitment to excellence forever. “
in court DWTP extension starting with his first season in 2005. He missed testing for season 21 and was also absent from season 29 due to COVID-19. Besides judging dancing with the StarsLen has also served as a judge in the UK. strictly come to dance, often flying back and forth between England and the United States to juggle the two jobs. She left the show in 2016 after 12 years.
Click to sign up for our free daily HollywoodLife newsletter for the hottest celebrity news.
Source: Hollywood Life
Bernice Bonaparte is an author and entertainment journalist who writes for The Fashion Vibes. With a passion for pop culture and a talent for staying up-to-date on the latest entertainment news, Bernice has become a trusted source for information on the entertainment industry.
