Len Goodman's Final Bow: Ex-Strictly Head Judge, RIP

Len Goodman's Final Bow: Commemorating the Beloved Ex-Strictly Head Judge

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Len started his career as a professional ballroom dancer, winning various championships

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Len gained fame as the head judge on BBC's hit dance show from 2004-2016.

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He also served as a judge on the US counterpart show from 2005-2019.

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Len co-founded the Goodman Dance Academy in 1995, nurturing aspiring dancers.

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He wrote multiple books, including an autobiography and guides to ballroom dancing.

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Len hosted several shows, like "Dancing Cheek to Cheek" and "Len Goodman's Partners in Rhyme

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In 2013, Len received an honorary doctorate from the University of Greenwich

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He supported various charities, particularly those focused on cancer research and children's causes

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Len married his longtime partner, Sue, in 2012 and has one son from a previous marriage.

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Len Goodman leaves a lasting impact on the world of dance and entertainment, remembered for his wit, warmth, and expertise.

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Len Goodman's Final Bow: Commemorating the Beloved Ex-Strictly Head Judge

Len started his career as a professional ballroom dancer, winning various championships

Ballroom dancer

Len gained fame as the head judge on BBC's hit dance show from 2004-2016.

Strictly Come Dancing

He also served as a judge on the US counterpart show from 2005-2019.

Dancing with the Stars

Len co-founded the Goodman Dance Academy in 1995, nurturing aspiring dancers.

Dance school

He wrote multiple books, including an autobiography and guides to ballroom dancing.

Author

Len hosted several shows, like "Dancing Cheek to Cheek" and "Len Goodman's Partners in Rhyme

TV appearances

In 2013, Len received an honorary doctorate from the University of Greenwich

Honorary degree

He supported various charities, particularly those focused on cancer research and children's causes

Philanthropy

Len married his longtime partner, Sue, in 2012 and has one son from a previous marriage.

Personal life

Len Goodman leaves a lasting impact on the world of dance and entertainment, remembered for his wit, warmth, and expertise.

Legacy