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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
Entertainment
Katherine Heslop & Karen Antcliff

Len Goodman's cause of death as Strictly star's agent speaks out on 'short illness'

The sad news of Strictly Come Dancing head judge Len Goodman's death has shocked fans. Announced on Monday morning April 24, tributes are already pouring in from across the country.

According to the Mirror, the popular star of Strictly passed away following a bone cancer diagnosis. The publication wrote that Len had been staying in a hospice in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, when he died aged 78 on Saturday evening.

Len's agent, Jackie Gill, confirmed the news today, writing: "It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully, aged 78. A much loved husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him."

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