He was replaced as head judge on the BBC show by Shirley Ballas. Goodman began dancing at 19, winning various competitions including the British Championships in Blackpool in his late 20s, after which he retired. "A much loved husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him." As well as Strictly he also appeared on the US version of the show, Dancing With the Stars, from 2005 until 2022.Ī statement from his agent said: "It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully, aged 78. He was head judge from the BBC's launch in 2004 until 2016 and was hugely popular with fans for his knowledge and wry humour. The 78-year-old died in a hospice over the weekend after a battle with bone cancer. Tributes have been pouring in following the death of former Strictly Come Dancing head judge Len Goodman.
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