Among those paying tribute include his former fellow judge Craig Revel Horwood, who honoured his ‘dear friend’ and ‘gorgeous colleague’ in a moving tribute.
Writing on Twitter, Horwood shared: ‘I’ve just woken up to the sad news that my gorgeous colleague and dear friend Len Goodman has passed away.
‘My heart and love go out to his lovely Sue and family. Len Goody Goodman is what I always called him and “It’s a ten from Len & seveeeeern”will live with me forever. RIP Len.’
The BBC also issued a statement from the broadcaster’s director-general Tim Davie, who said: ‘Len Goodman was a wonderful, warm entertainer who was adored by millions. He appealed to all ages and felt like a member of everyone’s family.
‘Len was at the very heart of Strictly’s success. He will be hugely missed by the public and his many friends and family.’
Several former Strictly competitors have honoured Goodman in tributes, including Channel 5 presenter Dan Walker, Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid and actor Rufus Hound.
‘So sad to hear about the death of Len Goodman. He was an incredible man and an extraordinary talent,’ Walker said.
‘Loved making telly with him, being daft with him, playing gold with him and will never forget the little tips he would send every week on Strictly. All my love to his family.’
Reid described Goodman’s death as an ‘awful shock’ and ‘so sad’.
‘Len was an absolute legend & the definition of a proper gent. He was a beautiful man with a huge sense of humour who had such a mischievous turn of phrase. I’ll never forget “all bounce, bum & bongos”. My love to his family,’ she wrote.
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