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24th April 2023
10:49am BST

“A much-loved husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him.”Goodman was a judge on Strictly Come Dancing when the show debuted in 2004. He left the series in 2016 but remained a judge on its US equivalent Dancing with the Stars until 2022. Tributes have begun pouring in for the dancer following the news of his death. Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood wrote: "I’ve just woken up to the sad news that my gorgeous colleague and dear friend Len Goodman has passed away.
"My heart and love go out to his lovely Sue and family. Len Goody Goodman is what I always called him and 'It’s a ten from Len & seveeeeern' will live with me forever. RIP Len."https://twitter.com/CraigRevHorwood/status/1650433493791387649 Meanwhile, BBC Director General Tim Davie said in a statement:
“Len Goodman was a wonderful, warm entertainer who was adored by millions. He appealed to all ages and felt like a member of everyone’s family. Len was at the very heart of Strictly’s success. He will be hugely missed by the public and his many friends and family.”
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