Len Goodman the former head judge of “Dancing With The Stars,” pἀssed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Former judge Dame Darcey Bussell has paid tribute to Goodman by posting a Tweet on her official Twitter account.
She said, “Very sad to hear about the deἀth of a dear wonderful gentleman, Len Goodman.”
Very sad to hear about the death of dear wonderful gentleman, Len Goodman. My heart goes out to his family & dear Sue. He gave me such support on my time at Strictly. I feel so lucky to have worked with such a professional, funny loveable man.
Thank you for the special memories x pic.twitter.com/0Y4TVVx9Si— Darcey Bussell (@DarceyOfficial) April 24, 2023
Longtime Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood paid tribute to Goodman on Monday, April 24, 2023 calling him a “gorgeous colleague and dear friend” and mentioning their showmanship.
He said, “Len Goody Goodman is what I always called him and It’s a ten from Len & seveeeeern will live with me forever.”
I’ve just woken up to the sad news that my gorgeous colleague and dear friend Len Goodman has passed away. My heart and love go out to his lovely Sue and family. Len Goody Goodman is what I always called him and “It’s a ten from Len & seveeeeern”will live with me forever. RIP Len
— Craig Revel Horwood (@CraigRevHorwood) April 24, 2023
From 2005 until 2022, Goodman competed on Dancing with the Stars in the United States, the American equivalent of the British show Strictly Come Dancing. He was a former dancer who appeared on Strictly from the show’s inception in 2004 until 2016, winning over audiences with his dry sense of humor and wise comments.
The remark “It’s a 10 from Len” for the most worthy contestants on the popular celebrity dancing show and his enthusiastic delivery when awarding a score of seven points, became his catchphrases.
How did Len Goodman Die?
Jackie Gill, Goodman’s manager revealed to BBC News that the former head judge on Dancing with the Stars pἀssed away from bone cancer. On Saturday, April 22, 2023, Goodman pἀssed away in a hospice in the English county of Kent.
Gill said in a statement:
“It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has pἀssed away peacefully, A much loved husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him.”
He added:
“I will miss the California sunshine working with my fellow judges and the camaraderie with everyone on the show. I’ll miss seeing the celebrities developing into dancers and I will miss being part of one of the most successful shows on TV.”
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