Len Goodman, the former head judge of Strictly Come Dancing, has passed away at the age of 78. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Goodman joined the show in 2004, and his final appearance was on the 2016 Christmas Day special. He was replaced by Shirley Ballas as head judge on the BBC show. Goodman won various competitions, including the British Championships in Blackpool, and retired in his late 20s. He was also the head judge on Dancing With The Stars for more than 15 years until he retired in November 2020 to spend more time with his family in the UK. He was a recipient of the Carl Alan Award for outstanding contributions to dance and opened the Goodman Academy, a dance school in Dartford, Kent. Len Goodman will be greatly missed by family, friends, and all who knew him.
