Former “Dancing with the Stars” judge, Len Goodman, died on Saturday in a hospice in Kent, England. He was 78.
Goodman’s agent confirmed his death and said he had “died peacefully, surrounded by his family” in the hospital.
The late star served as a judge on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing from 2004 to 2016 before he joined DWTS.
Tributes poured in from friends and colleagues, including Dancing With the Stars contestants and fellow judges.
We are devastated by the news of his passing and our hearts are with his family during this very difficult time.
— Dancing with the Stars #DWTS (@officialdwts) April 24, 2023
“Len’s reality that he brought to competition television, will be missed … And that sparkle he had, even when delivering tough news, is going to be missed.” 💔@ginger_zee pays tribute to longtime #DWTS judge Len Goodman, who passed away at 78. https://t.co/ApDKpqQ8WH pic.twitter.com/zEPLfIOiKW
— Good Morning America (@GMA) April 24, 2023
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Your high-wattage smile will be forever missed. Len, you brought warmth, kindness and tremendous beautiful energy to our ballroom every show (on stage AND backstage!). Working with you was an honor. Dance the heck outta heaven!💕💔RIP pic.twitter.com/MMKH48Kbic
— Samantha Harris (@SamanthaHarris) April 24, 2023
Hart broken my dear friend and partner for 19 years the one and only ballroom LEGEND #LenGoodman passed away I will treasure the memories of our adventures @bbcstrictly @officialdwts there will never be anyone like you you will always be my perfect 10 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/M5qnHedx5S
— Bruno Tonioli (@BrunoTonioli) April 24, 2023
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