‘Dancing with the Stars’ judge Len Goodman’s cause of death released
Cause of death released FILE PHOTO: Len Goodman meets fans and signs copies of his book 'Lost London: A Personal Journey' at Waterstones Bluewater on October 10, 2013 in Greenhithe, England. Goodman died in April from prostate cancer that had spread to his bones. (Photo by Simon Burchell/Getty Images) (Simon Burchell/Getty Images)
By Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
The cause of death for “Dancing with the Stars” judge Len Goodman has been released.
“Dancing with the Stars” started its 32nd season last month with Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough as hosts, Entertainment Tonight reported.
The pair paid tribute to the show’s long-time judge, with Riberio saying, “Now, we’re obviously missing a big part of our ‘Dancing With the Stars’family tonight. Of course, I’m talking about head judge Len Goodman, who passed away earlier this year.”
Hough added, “Len was on this panel for nearly all of our 31 seasons. And although he is irreplaceable, we wanted to keep his spirit alive.”
The show named the redesigned trophy the “Len Goodman Mirrorball trophy.”
Goodman, who was a champion dancer, was a judge on “Dancing with the Stars” from 2005 until 2022, retiring in November 2022. He was also a judge on “Strictly Come Dancing” from 2004 to 2016, Entertainment Tonight reported.
He left behind his wife, Sue, his son, James, and two grandchildren.
Through the years NEW YORK - MAY 16: (L to R) Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli attend the ABC Television Network Upfront at Lincoln Center May 16, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images) (Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
Through the years ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 19: "Dancing With The Stars" Judge Len Goodman attends the premiere of Walt Disney's "Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End" held at Disneyland on May 19, 2007 in Anaheim, California. Proceeds from the world premiere of Walt Disney's "Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End" will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America and Make-A-Wish International. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images) (Vince Bucci/Getty Images)
Through the years VAN NUYS, CA - MAY 09: Dancing with the Stars Judge Len Goodman attends the Westfield Hollywood Ashes Australia v Britain Celebrity Cricket Matchon May 9, 2009 in Van Nuys, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Through the years LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 08: Judge Len Goodman attends the 'Strictly Come Dancing' Season 8 Launch Show at BBC Television Centre on September 8, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart Wilson/Getty Images) (Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)
Through the years BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 03: Bruno Tonioli and Len Goodman attends the red carpet launch for "Strictly Come Dancing" at Elstree Studios on September 3, 2013 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images) (Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images)
Through the years BEVERLY HILLS, CA - SEPTEMBER 21: TV personality Len Goodman in Boss Orange 107 sunglasses poses at the Solstice fitting station during the HBO Luxury Lounge in honor of The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards at The Four Seasons Hotel on September 21, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Rachel Murray/Getty Images for Mediaplacement) (Rachel Murray)
Through the years GREENHITHE, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 10: Len Goodman meets fans and signs copies of his book 'Lost London: A Personal Journey' at Waterstones Bluewater on October 10, 2013 in Greenhithe, England. (Photo by Simon Burchell/Getty Images) (Simon Burchell/Getty Images)
Through the years LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 6: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales speaks to Charles Dance and Len Goodman and during a reception for Age UK at Buckingham Palace on June 6, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by John Stillwell -WPA Pool/Getty Images) (WPA Pool/Getty Images)