Len Goodman's cause of death as Strictly star's bereft family speak out on 'short illness'

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Len Goodman passed away following a bone cancer diagnosis.

Len had been staying in a hospice in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, when he died aged 78 on Saturday evening.

His agent, Jackie Gill, confirmed the sad news today, writing: "It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully, aged 78.