Tributes have been pouring in following the death of former Strictly Come Dancing head judge Len Goodman. The 78-year-old died in a hospice over the weekend after a battle with bone cancer.
He was head judge from the BBC's launch in 2004 until 2016 and was hugely popular with fans for his knowledge and wry humour. As well as Strictly he also appeared on the US version of the show, Dancing With the Stars, from 2005 until 2022.
A statement from his agent said: "It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully, aged 78.
