Strictly Come Dancing legend Len Goodman dies aged 78

Len Goodman wearing a blue check blazer and a pink pocket square, sitting on a red carpeted stairway

Former Strictly Come Dancing legend Len Goodman has passed away aged 78 following a "short illness", according to a statement from his agent.

Len's agent Jackie Gill has released a statement saying: "It is with great sadness I announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully, aged 78.