The former professional ballroom dancer began his TV career as head judge on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing.
Goodman had bone cancer, according to BBC News.
Goodman’s fellowDancingjudges reacted with sadness to the news of his passing.
Len Goodman on ‘Dancing With the Stars’.Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Images
“I will treasure the memories of our adventures,” wrote Bruno Tonioli on Twitter.
Goodman is survived by his wife, Sue Barrett, and son James (from a previous relationship).
