The ballroom has lost a legend.
Dancing with the Stars judge Len Goodman died.
“It is with great sadness that we announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully at the age of 78,” said his manager Jackie Gill he said in an announcement obtained by NBC News on April 24. “A much loved husband, father and grandfather who shall be greatly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.”
Based on BBCGoodman died on April 22 at a hospice in Kent, England, surrounded by his family. The news organization reported that his death got here after a battle with bone cancer.
Goodman’s death comes five months after the death of the judge who first joined Dancing with the Stars in 2005, he announced his departure from the series, citing a desire to spend more time with his family within the UK. After knowledgeable dancer and trainer who was also a judge on a BBC programme Dancing with the Stars from 2004 to 2016 – several members died Dancing with the Stars the family paid tribute, including his fellow judges.