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The much-loved Strictly Come Dancing judge and Dancing with the Stars in the USA.. had been in a hospice in Tunbridge Wells in Kent following a short illness. ..while suffering from Bone Cancer
He passed away on Saturday night - just six months into his retirement. He would have been 79 tomorrow.
A spokeswoman for Len told MailOnline: 'I can confirm he died peacefully over the weekend surrounded by his family', adding that he was 'a much loved husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him'.
Bethnal Green-born Len Goodman, who grew up in Blackfen, Bexley, was a professional dancer and teacher who had also been a welder and dreamed of being a professional footballer. He became a national treasure after auditioning for Strictly Come Dancing aged 60 - when most people are looking to retire.
Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood described Len Goodman as a 'gorgeous colleague and dear friend' in his moving tribute.
R.I.P Len.. you were a friend to many and fun to work with...
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/usshowb...ctly-star-passed-away-peacefully-hospice.html
He passed away on Saturday night - just six months into his retirement. He would have been 79 tomorrow.
A spokeswoman for Len told MailOnline: 'I can confirm he died peacefully over the weekend surrounded by his family', adding that he was 'a much loved husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him'.
Bethnal Green-born Len Goodman, who grew up in Blackfen, Bexley, was a professional dancer and teacher who had also been a welder and dreamed of being a professional footballer. He became a national treasure after auditioning for Strictly Come Dancing aged 60 - when most people are looking to retire.
Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood described Len Goodman as a 'gorgeous colleague and dear friend' in his moving tribute.
R.I.P Len.. you were a friend to many and fun to work with...
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/usshowb...ctly-star-passed-away-peacefully-hospice.html
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