Len Goodman: Photos of the Late ‘DWTS’ Judge

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April 24, 2023 7:57AM EDT

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Len Goodman sadly passed away at the age of 78 on April 22. See more photos of the former ‘DWTS’ and ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ judge here.

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Len Goodman: Photos Of The Late ‘DWTS’ Judge

Len Goodman: Photos Of The Late ‘DWTS’ Judge — Len Goodman, who died at the age of 78 in April 2023, was best known for his work as a judge on the American dance show, ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ After years as a professional dancer, Len began his television career as a judge on the UK’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in 2004. One year later, he also became a judge on the inaugural season of ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ the U.S.version of the show. Len was on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ for 12 years from 2004 until 2016, and stayed on ‘DWTS’ until season 31 in 2022. It was during that season when he announced his retirement, just months before he passed away.

Throughout his life, Len was married twice. At the time of his death, his wife was Sue Barrett, who he married in 2012. He had one son, James, with his ex-wife, Cherry Kingston, who was also his former dance partner. Len and Cherry were married from 1972 until 1987.

News of Len’s death rocked the dance community on the morning of April 24 when his team confirmed the news. He was reportedly battling bone cancer before his passing. A statement revealed that Len “passed away peacefully” and was surrounded by loved ones. Keep scrolling through the gallery for more photos of Len over the years.

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Len Goodman & Derek Hough

Len Goodman & Derek Hough — Len Goodman & Derek Hough take a selfie in between dances on ‘Dancing With the Stars.’ Derek was a judge on the show alongside Len after years of competing as a professional dancer on the series.

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Len Goodman Judging ‘DWTS’

Len Goodman Judging ‘DWTS’ — Len Goodman is all smiles while judging a dance on ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ He sat next to Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Toniolo in the judges’ chairs.

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Len Goodman In Costume on ‘DWTS’

Len Goodman In Costume on ‘DWTS’ — Len Goodman gets in costume on ‘DWTS’ alongside his fellow judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Toniolo. The crew wore red and black ensembles for a themed look.

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Len Goodman Giving A Standing Ovation

Len Goodman Giving A Standing Ovation — Len Goodman gives a rare standing ovation after a performance on ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ He joined his fellow judges in scoring the routine with a perfect 10.

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Len Goodman on ‘Good Morning Britain’

Len Goodman on ‘Good Morning Britain’ — Len Goodman has a laugh while appearing on an episode of ‘Good Morning Britain’ in 2021. The dancer looked like he was having a blast as he joined the show for an interview.

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Len Goodman Appearing on ‘Good Morning Britain’

Len Goodman Appearing on ‘Good Morning Britain’ — Len Goodman makes a July 2021 appearance on the UK’s ‘Good Morning Britain.’ He appeared as a guest on the talk show many times throughout the years.

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Len Goodman On ‘This Morning’

Len Goodman On ‘This Morning’ — Len Goodman is all smiles as he sits down for an interview on ‘This Morning’ in London. He discussed an upcoming season of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ during the appearance.

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Len Goodman During A TV Appearance

Len Goodman During A TV Appearance — Len Goodman prepares to talk about ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ during an appearance in the UK. He stopped to smile for a photo before taking the stage.

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