Len Goodman died in April 2023 at age 78. Reports say he had bone cancer, and later details indicated it was prostate cancer that had spread to his bones.

Quick Scoop

  • He was the long-time head judge on Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing with the Stars.
  • He reportedly passed away peacefully in a hospice in Kent, England, surrounded by family.
  • He had stepped down from Dancing with the Stars in 2022 before his death.

What people remember

Len Goodman was widely respected as a ballroom dancer, judge, and TV personality, and tributes after his death described him as a gentleman and a beloved figure in dance television.

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