Len Goodman, the urbane, lengthy-serving decide on “Dancing with the Stars” and “Strictly Appear Dancing,” has died, his agent stated Monday. He was 78.
Agent Jackie Gill explained Goodman “passed absent peacefully,” without supplying a induce.
A former dancer and British winner, Goodman was a decide on “Strictly Appear Dancing” for 12 a long time from its launch on the BBC in 2004. The ballroom dancing levels of competition, which pairs famous people with qualified dance companions, has turn out to be a single of the network’s most popular demonstrates.
Goodman was head decide on the U.S. model of the present, “Dancing With the Stars,” for 15 a long time until finally his retirement in November.
BBC director-typical Tim Davie claimed Goodman was “a fantastic, warm entertainer who was adored by millions. He appealed to all ages and felt like a member of everyone’s loved ones. Len was at the really heart of ‘Strictly’s accomplishment. He will be hugely missed by the community and his quite a few good friends and relatives.”
Goodman was also a receiver of the Carl Alan Award in recognition of superb contributions to dance, and owned the Goodman Academy dance college in southern England.
