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Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman dies aged 78 after short illness

Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman has passed away aged 78.

The London native was best remembered for his work as head judge on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing series. He retired from the show in 2015 but continued to work as a judge on its US counterpart Dancing With the Stars until last year.

A spokesperson confirmed to the Mirror that he died in a UK hospice on Saturday surrounded by his family. Len had been diagnosed with bone cancer and passed away mere days before his birthday on April 25.

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