Len Goodman, a professional ballroom dancer famous for his participation as a judge on the show Dancing with the Stars, has died at the age of 78. This was confirmed by Jackie Gill, his agent, through a statement released earlier Monday:
“It is with great sadness that I must announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully at the age of 78.”
According to the statement, the dancer died last Saturday night in a hospice in Kent (Washington, United States). “He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him,” the report adds, in addition to explaining that he died surrounded by loved ones and in peace.
He had just retired from TV
Although the causes that led to his death have not been detailed, everything seems to indicate that they are natural and age-related reasons. Goodman retired from Dancing With the Stars in November 2022, so it has only been a few months since his retirement before he passed away.
“I’ve been on the show since it began in 2005 and it’s been such a pleasure to be a part of such a wonderful program, but I’ve decided I want to spend more time with my children and family,” the judge said alongside his retirement. “I can’t thank the Dancing with the Stars family enough. It has been a wonderful experience for me.”
Many of the program’s participants have expressed their condolences at the death of Len Goodman. So have stars of the entertainment world who knew him, since over the years he remained in the hearts of those who crossed his path.
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