Len Goodman, who was head judge on Strictly Come Dancing for over a decade, has died just days before his 79th birthday, his agent has confirmed. The dancer and choreographer died on Saturday night at a hospice in Kent, surrounded by his family. He had been diagnosed with bone cancer.

Bradley Walsh couldn't believe it.

Len Goodman, witty and waspish sage of the judging panel on BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing – obituary - The Telegraph

Len Goodman dead: Strictly Come Dancing and DWTS judge dies, aged 78 - The Telegraph

Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman has died, aged 78, from bone cancer.

Born in Bethan Green, Goodman would work selling fruit and vegetables on his grandfather's stall. He later became a welder in the London docks and he was training to become a footballer.

LEN Goodman appeared on on Strictly Come Dancing for the last time seven years before his death. Earlier today it was revealed that the professional ballroom dancer died aged 78 after a battle with…

Len was a real-life barrow boy and his stall was on Bethnal Green Road

Former Strictly Come Dancing head judge Len Goodman has died at the age of 78, his manager has confirmed.

LIVE BLOG: This is MailOnline's Live Blog to follow the tributes being paid for Len Goodman after his death was announced on Monday 24 April.

The Sevenoaks star was best known for his stint as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing, a position he left in 2016

Len Goodman tribute: Nine pictures of the much-loved Strictly Come ... - Blackpool Gazette

The former Strictly head judge passed away from bone cancer on Saturday (April 22), his agent confirmed on Monday.

Craig took to Twitter to share a tribute to his 'dear friend' Len who has died at the age of 78

Len Goodman, who was head judge on Strictly Come Dancing for over a decade, has died just days before his 79th birthday, his agent has confirmed. Known for his warm humour and passion for Latin and Ballroom, Goodman was head judge on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing from its launch in 2004 to 2016.

The former head judge has died aged 78.

Len Goodman has passed away 'peacefully' according to his agent.

Former Strictly Come Dancing head judge Len Goodman has died aged 78 after a short battle with bone cancer.