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Former Strictly Come Dancing head judge Len Goodman has died aged 78.

The much-loved TV star passed away on Saturday, his agent has confirmed

He was one of the original judges when the show started in 2004.

Len was a judge on Strictly until he departed the show in 2016 and was replaced by Shirley Ballas

Len was a judge on Strictly until he departed the show in 2016 and was replaced by Shirley Ballas

Former Strictly Come Dancing head judge Len Goodman has died aged 78.

He joined the BBC show in 2004.

Len Goodman, the former Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing with the Stars judge, has died. He was 78. Goodman’s agent confirmed his April 22 death and said he had “died peacefully, surro…

Former Strictly Come Dancing head judge Len Goodman has died aged 78. His...

Goodman's agent says he 'will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him'.

The former Strictly and Dancing With The Stars judge passed away in a hospice on Saturday 22 April following a battle with cancer.

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"

The much-loved TV star also appeared on hit shows Partners in Rhyme and Dancing With the Stars

Len Goodman, former Strictly Come Dancing judge and much loved entertainer has died at the age of 78

A spokesman confirmed he died at weekend 'surrounded by his family'

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