Carrie Ann Inaba pays emotional tribute to DWTS co-star Len Goodman following his death

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has paid tribute to the late Len Goodman, deeming the former judge a “legend. ” Goodman, who served as head judge for both Strictly and its American counterpart Dancing with the Stars, passed away on April 22 at the age of 78 after a battle with bone cancer. Pernice, who debuted on the series in 2015 and won the Glitterball Trophy in 2021, paid an emotional tribute to the former judge in an interview with OK! Magazine, saying: “My memory of Len Goodman is the same one as everybody has, a legend.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has paid an emotional tribute to Len Goodman describing him as a "legend" and someone they "always want to please".The professional dancer, 32, has appeared on the hit BBC dancing show since 2015 previously being partnered with the likes of Laura Whitmore, Georgia May Foote and Rose Ayling-Ellis, who he won the Glitterball trophy with in the 2021 series. And now dancer Giovanni has paid an emotional tribute to former judge Len Goodman, who died at the age of 78 from bone cancer on 22 April this year.

Derek Hough was overcome with emotion while remembering the late Len Goodman. In a new interview on Jana Kramer's podcast, Hough at one point sounded like he was breaking down in tears. As he paused to collect himself, muttering «Yeesh, yeah, sorry,» the hosts chimed in: «You cry, we cry.

Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss‘ affairs have been finalized.

Stephen 'tWitch' Boss' affairs have been finalize. According to multiple reports, the late dancer's wife, Allison Holker Boss, has been granted half of of his artistic earrings — following his death in December. In documents obtained by ET, Holker was granted her request for the Spousal Property Petition, by a judge from Superior Court of California in Los Angeles County, which was filed earlier this year. The documents also confirm that Holker is Boss' surviving spouse, and that she was granted «property passing» rights.

Earlier this week, we reported Peter Martin, 82, had died. In Emmerdale, he was known to millions as Len Reynolds. He played the character between 2001 and 2007.

Strictly's head judge Len Goodman sadly passed away last week aged 78 after a short battle with bone cancer.

"Dancing with the Stars" judge Len Goodman predicted his own death four months before he died last week. In December, Goodman reflected on how he would like to die and the timeframe of his death.  "Bing Crosby had the right idea," the professional ballroom dancer told the Daily Mail at the time. "He played 18 holes of golf, then, bosh, dropped down dead.

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Len Goodman may have known what fate had in store for him.

Len Goodman shared an eerily accurate premonition about his death. The judge died on Saturday after a battle with bone cancer.

Len Goodman shared an eerily accurate premonition about his death months before he died. The judge died on Saturday after a battle with bone cancer at the age of 78.In December 2022, Goodman spoke with following his retirement from, saying, «My dad had the right idea.

Tom Bergeron is remembering the late Len Goodman following news of his death. ET's Kevin Frazier spoke with the former  co-host on Monday, where he reflected on working alongside Goodman, and the legacy the longtime judge leaves behind.«I woke up this morning to a text from my sister, and it said, 'Sorry to hear about Len,' and that's the first that I had heard or read about it, so then I went online and saw the numerous stories of his passing,» Bergeron said of how he found out the sad news.Goodman died Saturday following a battle with bone cancer. His manager, Jackie Gill, confirmed the news to the  on Monday morning.«It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully, aged 78,» Gill said in the statement to the .

Tributes have begun pouring in from friends and co-stars of the late Len Goodman, who died on Saturday at the age of 78.

Legendary dance judge Len Goodman has passed away.

A 10 in their eyes. Len Goodman was honored by Carrie Ann Inaba and more of his Dancing With the Stars family following his death.

Len Goodman, who died on Saturday at the age of 78. Jackie Gill, Goodman's manager, confirmed the sad news to the  on Monday morning.«It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully, aged 78,» Gill said in the statement to the . «A much-loved husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him.»According to the , Goodman was on hospice at his home in Kent, England, and was surrounded by his family at the time of his death on Saturday. He had bone cancer.Len is survived by his wife, Sue Goodman, and son, James Goodman, and two grandchildren, Alice and Dan.Goodman appeared as a judge on  from 2005 until 2022.

It's a sad day for the Strictly Come Dancing family after the announcement of the untimely death of former judge Len Goodman. Len first became a judge on the BBC show in 2004 – becoming well-known for his catchphrase “Seven!” – and made his final appearance on the 2016 Christmas Day special. The news of his death came on Monday April 24 in a statement released by his agent that read: “It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully, aged 78.

A legend lost. Len Goodman has died less than one year after announcing his exit from Dancing With the Stars.

Dancing with the Stars judge Len Goodman has tragically passed away at the age of 78.