Len Goodman, the urbane and long-serving judge on the reality-show contests 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Strictly Come Dancing,' has died at 78.
Agent Jackie Gill said Goodman “passed away peacefully.” He had beenA former professional ballroom dancer and British champion, Goodman was a judge on “Strictly Come Dancing” for 12 years from its launch on the BBC in 2004. The dance competition, which pairs celebrities with professional dance partners, was a surprise hit and has become one of the broadcaster’s most popular shows.Goodman’s pithy observations, delivered in a Cockney accent, endeared him to viewers.
“One of the reasons he succeeded so well in the States is that he was quintessentially British,” she said. “He was firm but fair, funny but a gentleman, and I hope the nation will adopt his favorite expostulation of ‘Pickle me walnuts.’”
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