Posted on 04/24/2023 9:51:28 AM PDT by Red Badger
Len Goodman, the former Dancing with the Stars judge, has died, his manager confirmed Monday. He was 78.
The London-born ex-professional ballroom dancer died in a hospice in Kent in southern England on Saturday. He had been diagnosed with bone cancer, according to the BBC. “It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully,” his manager, Jackie Gill, said in a statement released Monday.
“A much loved husband, father, and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him,” Gill added.
After originally joining DWTS for its premiere season in 2005, Goodman announced his retirement from the show in November. He was given a standing ovation as he revealed on air his plans to spend more time with his family at home in the U.K., calling his time on the show “such a wonderful experience.” His death less than six months later comes just days before his 79th birthday.
He had also served as the head judge on the British version of the TV show, Strictly Come Dancing, from 2004 until his final appearance during a 2016 Christmas Day special.
Before his glittering TV career, Goodman started dancing at the age of 19 after a doctor recommended he try ballroom as a treatment for a foot injury. He danced professionally for less than a decade—scooping a British Championships win along the way—before opening his own dancing school and judging in competitions.
“I’ve just woken up to the sad news that my gorgeous colleague and dear friend Len Goodman has passed away,” Goodman’s fellow Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood tweeted Monday. “My heart and love go out to his lovely [wife] 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.”
“Len Goodman was a wonderful, warm entertainer who was adored by millions,” BBC Director General Tim Davie said in tribute. “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.”
same cancer as reportedly Queen Elizabeth
btw, Young and Restless villain actor has been diagnosed with prostate cancer after knee surgery
Which one?...................
the german guy who has been on there forever...Victor
One of the less emotionally driven judges. Everybody wanted his approval more than any of the others’.
It seems his manager would have preferred that he passed away screaming in agony.
He was absolutely great and nice to watch. Very sad news.
Eric Braeden
https://people.com/health/young-and-the-restless-star-eric-braeden-reveals-cancer-diagnosis/
Hans Gudegast of Rat Patrol.
I always liked the guy.
My wife watches Y and R.
They say your really acting when you can illicit emotion out of the audience......Braedens character has the JR Ewing quality.......love to hate him.
“Victor”. I liked him back in the day.
OH NO!, Not Eric!....................But he’s not a ‘villain’, per se, he’s been both a good guy and bad guy over the last 40+ years..............
Some people truly have the on screen presence.
I still watch Rat Patrol some on Roku.
Eric Braedon, excellent actor!
I was hoping he would be around for the re-make of The Forbin Project..................
Len was a real life Judge of Ballroom dancing, and a true stickler for all the correct moves to be use properly...............
Oh, no! Eric Braeden (Victor Neuman) has been a mainstay of Y&R for the majority of my life. Prayers for him and his family. Talented actor.
Interesting fact: Braeden is a survivor of the deadliest shipwreck in history, the Wilhelm Gustloff. I find it ironic that he was in the film “Titanic”.
I was watching original Hawaii Five 0 and heard his voice and said..wait ..is that THE victor newman. I think he was on there a couple of times playing a villain
He’s a pretty good actor.
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