LONDON — Len Goodman, the urbane, long-serving decide on “Dancing with the Stars” and “Strictly Come Dancing,” has died, his agent stated Monday. He was 78.
Agent Jackie Gill stated Goodman “handed away peacefully,” with out giving a trigger.
A former dancer and British champion, Goodman was a decide on “Strictly Come Dancing” for 12 years from its launch on the BBC in 2004. The ballroom dancing competitors, which pairs celebrities with skilled dance companions, has develop into one of many community’s hottest exhibits.
Goodman was head decide on the U.S. model of the present, “Dancing With the Stars,” for 15 years till his retirement in November.
BBC director-general Tim Davie stated Goodman was “an exquisite, heat entertainer who was adored by tens of millions. He appealed to all ages and felt like a member of everybody’s household. Len was on the very coronary heart of ’Strictly’s success. He might be massively missed by the general public and his many family and friends.”
Goodman was additionally a recipient of the Carl Alan Award in recognition of excellent contributions to bounce, and owned the Goodman Academy dance faculty in southern England.
