Len Goodman dies 'peacefully' aged 78 from bone cancer

The television star died 'peacefully' in a hospice surrounded by friends and family over the weekend.
The television star died 'peacefully' in a hospice surrounded by friends and family over the weekend.
Len Goodman, best known for being a judge on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, has sadly passed away aged 78 surrounded by his family after battling a "short illness"
Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman has died, according to reports.
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The much-loved Strictly Come Dancing judge had been in a hospice in Tunbridge Wells in Kent following a short illness. He passed away on Saturday night.
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Goodman was a favourite on Strictly Come Dancing and its US counterpart, Dancing with the Stars.
The ex-Strictly judge, who has died at the age of 78, was known for his pithy quips to celebrities.
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The dance teacher shot to fame as a last-minute addition as head judge on Strictly Come Dancing.
Known for his sparkling wit and Strictly catchphrase of "sev-en!", Len Goodman turned to dance as a teen after his football career was cut short by a foot injury. He went on to become a dancing national treasure.
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