Len Goodman’s death shocked fans around the world, but his fighting spirit remains a highlight of his epic life journey.
New details in his death certificate confirm speculation about Goodman’s death. The dance veteran is rumored to have died of a more severe form of cancer. Goodman retired from refereeing five months before his death to spend time with his family in the United Kingdom.
‘DWTS’ Judge Len Goodman Dies of ‘Metastatic Prostate Cancer’ 14 Years After Surgery
The Ballroom legend’s death certificate states that he died of bone cancer caused by his prostate cancer. He initially went under the knife to remove a malignant tumor found in his prostate gland in June 2009 and kept things under wraps.
Goodman was diagnosed with prostate cancer in March 2009 and did not receive treatment until he finished filming “Dancing With The Stars.” The surgery was very successful, but the information on his death certificate states that things soon became complicated, leading to dangerous spread of the cancer into his bones.
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Goodman’s cause of death is now identified as “metastatic prostate cancer,” better known as “advanced prostate cancer.” Per Daily Expresscancer has spread to lymph nodes in other parts of the body or to the bones and lungs.
His agent, Jackie Gill, previously revealed after his death that he died of bone cancer. Goodman’s death was registered the day after his death and, coincidentally, on his 79th birthday by his wife, Sue, by his side in Hospice when he died.
In June, The Blast revealed that Goodman kept her health struggles away from her colleagues on “DWTS,” including pro dancer Derek Hough. The 38-year-old revealed that while they all “felt her fragility,” they didn’t know how much her death had taken its toll. He said:
“This is a big surprise for all of us. He’s a special man, just a special man. We lost someone special.”
The award-winning entertainer described her friendship with Goodman and how much he meant to her. “He is just pure joy. He. I mean, what he represents and does for the show, for television, for all of us.” continued the Primetime Emmy Award recipient.
Hough dedicated a moving tribute to the icon following his death with a clip of himself and Goodman sharing a laugh and a dance. He wrote:
“…But when I think back to the memories we shared with Len, his sense of humor, his smile and charm, everything feels brighter and full of sunshine. Still hard to fully process, but filled with gratitude knowing I had the privilege of working alongside this absolute legend. We will miss you so much, Len. We love you. Rest In Peace, my friend.”
‘DWTS’ Renames Mirror Ball Trophy In Honor Of Len Goodman
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In honor of Goodman’s impressive journey in the ballroom and the dance world in general, “DWTS” executive producer Conrad Green, announced the change regarding the awards on the show, saying:
“The Len Goodman Mirrorball trophy will now be raised on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ like the Vince Lombardi trophy was raised at the Super Bowl.”
According to The Blast, contestants on the dance show will now compete for the newly redesigned Len Goodman Mirror Ball Trophy. Green revealed that the decision was made to keep Goodman’s reputation in the iconic history of “DWTS” and to “always remind people of Goodman’s importance” to the show.
Producers praised Goodman, pointing to his keen eye for detail and extensive knowledge of dance, which positively impacted the run of the popular dance show throughout the year.
Green went on to say that the dancers were always on the lookout for Goodman’s assessment of their performance because his presence drew respect to the performance. Many plans have been put in place in his memory and honor, including a tribute show scheduled this season with a quick trip through his amazing career.
According to Green, the tribute show will include visual tributes from colleagues, family, friends and a dance performance. Goodman was the head judge on “Strictly Come Dancing” from its launch episode in 2004 to 2016, and she was on “DWTS” from 2005 until her retirement in 2022.
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