Len Goodman left a legacy of dance behind him.
Old Dance with the Stars The chief judge is dead, but his expertise in the arts will not soon be forgotten. During his tenure DWTSGoodman occasionally performed with celebrity guests and referred to his career on stage.
One of the most notable moments in Goodman’s time DWTS It may have been when he spoke with the famous star Lisa Vanderpump. This featured fast number A kiss on the cheek from Vanderpump, which Goodman hilariously welcomes.
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Goodman also stepped in with another famous guest, Nastia Liukin, during an unforgettable Vietnam Waltz. Although Liukin began dancing with his partner, Derek Hough, Goodman switched places with the pro for the final moments of the dance number.
The judge had previously told PEOPLE that this moment was one of his most memorable. DWTS. “Dancing to a song sung live in the studio by Leela James [‘Fall For You’] “It brought back so many happy memories of my dance past.”
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The former professional ballroom dancer also enjoyed the opportunity to return to the dance floor. He remembered dancing The Twist live on the show with singer Chubby Checker in October 2011, adding, “It was great because he’s my rock and roll hero.”
best moments DWTS After the news that the series will retire last season, a farewell video was also included.
The technical influence of the professional dancer was not limited to these. Dance with the Stars. Goodman had previously appeared on a panel. Definitely Come DanceWhere he taught Mel Giedoyc to waltz.
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And of course, Goodman has shone on the dance floor his entire life – hence his impressive expertise in world-class reality dance series.
Goodman’s professional dance background combined with his pop culture limelight moments is left behind. endless clips of technique and skill online.
Some of the moments include the spicy Latin routine he did with his partner Cherry Kingston at the German Showdance Championships in 1971.
Goodman also danced with Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, at the Victory Services Club in London to celebrate the British Dance Council’s 90th anniversary.
Goodman’s death, aged 78, was confirmed by his manager on Monday after he was admitted to hospice for bone cancer. “We are deeply saddened to announce that Len Goodman passed away peacefully at the age of 78,” his manager, Jackie Gill, shared with BBC News. “A much loved husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed by his family, friends and everyone who knew him.”
Famous friends of the pro, including Piers Morgan, Bruno Tonioli, Carrie Ann Inaba, Tom Bergeron and more, shared their tribute to the deceased dancer on social media Monday morning.
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Goodman left his position as a judge in November 2022. He announced his retirement only with PEOPLE and with a sense of joy.
“When you’re doing a live show, you need to be on top of your game and react quickly. And as the person gets older, things start to get tougher,” he told PEOPLE at the time. “I haven’t fallen asleep or started dribbling on the show yet, so I thought it was best to go before we started!”
He added, “I will miss the California sun working with my fellow judges and the friendship with everyone on the show.” “I will miss seeing celebrities turn into dancers and I will miss being a part of one of the most successful shows on television.”