Len Goodman, the longtime judge of “Dancing With The Stars,” has died after a battle with bone
cancer, according to reports. He was 78. “It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully, aged 78,” Jackie Gill, Goodman’s agent, said in a statement. “A much loved husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family,
Friends and all who knew him.” Goodman — also a judge on the
British version of the celebrity competition, “Strictly Come Dancing” — joined “DWTS” when it premiered stateside in 2005. More very sad news from the world of entertainment… RIP Len Goodman, 78 – welder, dancer, judge, and devoted
Cricket & West Ham fan. Always had a laugh with Len, and swapped a few strong opinions. A quintessential Londoner and a top bloke. pic.twitter.com/RXBhLQfSPh He is survived by his wife Sue Barrett and son James Goodman. “RIP Len Goodman, 78 – welder, dancer, judge, and devoted cricket & West Ham fan,” Piers Morgan tweeted early Monday, one of several celebs paying tribute. Goodman began dancing in his late teens after a doctor told him up-and-down movement would be good for his feet, the Guardian reported in 2006. The wonderful Len Goodman has left us. He was so kind and lovely to me when I was on @bbcstrictly and we met on other programmes including his own filmed at
BBC Glasgow. The word legend is overused but Len and his 'SEVEN' became a catchphrase across
UK &
USA. A true character 7⃣ pic.twitter.com/3067E6PvxO Among his achievements as a dancer was winning the British Championships in Blackpool. Goodman retired from “DWTS” last year after 31 seasons as a judge.