LEN Goodman was adored by millions of fans after being a judge on both Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing With The Stars.
Sadly in April 2023 it was announced that the TV star had sadly passed away.
Who was Len Goodman
Len Goodman was born on April 25, 1944, in Bromley, Kent.
He was raised in Bethnal Green, London and moved to Blackfen when he was six-years -old.
Len began dancing at the age of 19 and competed in various competitions across the nation, claiming victory in several competitions during his late twenties.
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The dancer and his partner Cherry won the British Exhibition Championships four times before Len eventually retired in the early 1970s.
How did Len Goodman get famous?
Len made his name as the head judge on Strictly Come Dancing.
The judge became an instant favourite, thanks to his cheeky one-liners and playful banter with contestants.
And fans enjoyed his comical way of saying SE-VEN!
Len was also head judge on Dancing With The Stars.
When did Len Goodman quit Strictly Come Dancing?
Len stepped down after 12 years and made his final appearance on the Christmas Day special in 2016.
Len revealed he decided to leave his role as the head judge of the UK show so that he could enjoy his twilight years.
The Sun revealed Latin Ballroom champion Shirley Ballas was replacing Len as the head judge for the upcoming series.
Shirley was previously a judge on the American version of Dancing With The Stars and a source told The Sun she was “complete natural” during her audition for Strictly Come Dancing.
Was Len Goodman married?
Len married his longtime girlfriend, Sue in 2012 in a surprise ceremony.
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The couple invited 30 members of family and friends under the pretence it was a nice Sunday lunch.
Len had been dating dance teacher Sue for over a decade before he decided to propose.
Did Len Goodman have children?
Len had one son during his life called James William Goodman, from a relationship with a woman named Lesley.
He was born in January 1981 but at the age of 12 moved with his mother back to her native Isle of Wight after his parents had broken up.
James followed in his dad's footsteps and in 2012 took up Latin and ballroom dancing.
What is Len Goodman's cause of death?
Len passed away on April 22, 2023 from bone cancer.
His agent Jackie Gill said in a statement: "It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully, aged 78.
"A much loved husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him."
