{"id":71357,"date":"2025-08-12T02:23:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T02:23:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/?p=71357"},"modified":"2025-08-12T02:23:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T02:23:23","slug":"with-heavy-hearts-dancing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/?p=71357","title":{"rendered":"With heavy hearts \u2018Dancing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-369.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-369.png 1024w, https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-369-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-369-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Len Goodman, the beloved judge on \u201cDancing With the Stars,\u201d passed away at<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the age of 78. He died on a Saturday in a hospice in Kent, England, surrounded by family. Goodman had been part of the ballroom competition show from 2005 until 2018, becoming a familiar and cherished face to millions of viewers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Born in London in 1944, Goodman began dancing professionally at 19 and continued until he transitioned to television.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He was the head judge on the BBC\u2019s \u201cStrictly Come Dancing\u201d from its first episode in 2004 until his departure in 2016. His warmth and expertise made him a favorite among audiences. Tim Davie, the director-general of the BBC, praised Goodman as a \u201cwonderful, warm entertainer\u201d who was \u201cloved by millions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fellow judge Bruno Tonioli shared a heartfelt tribute, posting a photo of the two holding hands and expressing his deep sadness, writing, \u201cHart [sic] broken my dear friend and partner for 19 years\u2026 there will never be anyone like you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tearsoffaith.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3-6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Len Goodman, the beloved judge on \u201cDancing With the Stars,\u201d passed away at<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the age of 78. He died on a Saturday in a hospice in Kent, England, surrounded by family. Goodman had been part of the ballroom competition show from 2005 until 2018, becoming a familiar and cherished face to millions of viewers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Born in London in 1944, Goodman began dancing professionally at 19 and continued until he transitioned to television.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He was the head judge on the BBC\u2019s \u201cStrictly Come Dancing\u201d from its first episode in 2004 until his departure in 2016. His warmth and expertise made him a favorite among audiences. Tim Davie, the director-general of the BBC, praised Goodman as a \u201cwonderful, warm entertainer\u201d who was \u201cloved by millions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fellow judge Bruno Tonioli shared a heartfelt tribute, posting a photo of the two holding hands and expressing his deep sadness, writing, \u201cHart [sic] broken my dear friend and partner for 19 years\u2026 there will never be anyone like you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tearsoffaith.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3-6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/?p=71173\">also read&#8230;&#8230;.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/horizonvibe.com\/?p=3379\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Len Goodman, the beloved judge on \u201cDancing With the Stars,\u201d passed away at the age of 78. 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