"DWTS" judge Len Goodman has passed away

“DWTS” Judge Len Goodman Dies after Cancer Battle: Longtime “Dancing With The Stars” judge Len Goodman has died. The British ballroom dancer and judge was diagnosed with bone cancer in 2021. He died on Saturday at a hospice in Kent, surrounded by his family. His agent shared “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.” Goodman was on ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” from its launch in 2005 through to 2022.

In other DWTS news - did you hear? Tyra Banks is leaving the show and Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will be the new hosts.

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