The Dancing With the Stars group is sharing their condolences after the lack of choose Len Goodman, who died on April 22 at age 78. Donny Osmond, who received season 9 of the collection, posted a touching tribute on Instagram to the TV character.
“So saddened by the information of Len Goodman’s passing,” the singer captioned a video stuffed with clips of Len praising his performances. “An enormous loss on this planet of dancing. Sending prayers to his household and family members.”
Donny competed within the actuality competitors collection with professional dancer Kym Johnson, who additionally shared a touching tribute to Len on Instagram.
“Heartbroken. Heaven’s gates are lined in 10 paddles and Mirrorballs in the present day,” the ballroom dancer penned alongside a photograph together with her late costar. “Nothing made you are feeling higher than getting a ten from Len. He was a category act with a cheeky grin and fast wit. You shall be so missed. Rest in peace, candy Len.”
The dance icon was surrounded by his household at a hospice in Kent, England, on the time of his dying.
“It is with nice disappointment to announce that Len Goodman has handed away peacefully, aged 78,” his supervisor, Jackie Gill, confirmed in an announcement to BBC on Monday, April 24. “A much-loved husband, father and grandfather who shall be sorely missed by household, pals and all who knew him.”
Len served as a choose on DWTS from 2005 to 2022 earlier than asserting his retirement from this system.
“I’ve been with the present because it began in 2005 and it has been an enormous pleasure to be part of such a beautiful present, however I’ve determined I’d prefer to spend extra time with my grandchildren and household again in Britain,” he mentioned throughout a November 2022 episode of the collection.
The Strictly Come Dancing choose married his spouse, Sue Barrett, in 2012. He was a father to at least one son, James William Goodman, whom he welcomed throughout a earlier relationship. James and his spouse, Sophie Goodman, are the dad and mom of two youngsters, Alice and Dan.
Other former DWTS forged members spoke out about Len’s passing, together with Donny’s sister, Marie Osmond, who competed throughout season 5.
“Loved the instances I spent attending to know Len on Dancing With the Stars!” she captioned a video montage on Instagram. “I’m so unhappy to listen to of his passing. He was a real gentleman!!! My coronary heart and prayers exit to his household at such a troublesome time.”
