Len Goodman Wife: Meet Sue Barrett: Len Goodman officially known as Leonard Gordon Goodman was an English professional ballroom dancer, dance judge, and coach.
Born on April 25, 1944, he started dancing at the late age of 19, after his doctor recommended it as therapy for a foot injury.
Goodman turned professional, won various competitions, and retired from dancing after winning the British Championships at Blackpool in his late twenties
He was a recipient of the Carl Alan Award, in recognition of outstanding contributions to dance and, in 2006 and 2007.
A show in which he appeared was nominated for the Emmy Award in the Outstanding Reality/Competition Program category
Goodman appeared as head judge on the BBC One dance competition Strictly Come Dancing from its inception in 2004 until 2016.
His final appearance was on the Christmas Day Special. On 9 May 2017, it was announced that Shirley Ballas would succeed Goodman as head judge.
Goodman also appeared as head judge on the television dance program, Dancing With The Stars from 2005 until 2022.
He announced during the season 31 semifinals broadcast that he would be retiring from the show (Dancing With The Stars) to spend more time with his family in Great Britain.
Between 2013 and 2018 Goodman occasionally presented a Sunday afternoon music show on BBC Radio 2 during some of Paul O’Grady’s weeks off.
Sadly, the former Strictly Come Daving judge has died. Len Goodman passed away from bone cancer at the age of 78 on Saturday 22 April 2023, he had been in a hospice in Tunbridge Wells in Kent.
In a statement, his agent Jackie Gill said: “It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully, aged 78.
“A much-loved husband, father, and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family, friends, and all who knew him.”
At the time of this report, the family was planning his final funeral arrangement and the details are yet to be finalized. We will keep you updated.
Len Goodman Wife: Meet Sue Barrett
As of April 2023, Len Goodman has been married twice. He married his dancing partner, Cherry Kingston, but they were later divorced. Goodman and Kingston got married in 1972 and separated in 1987.
After their separation, On 30 December 2012, Len Goodman got married to his companion of more than ten years, Sue Barrett, a 47-year-old dance teacher, in a small ceremony at Mosimann’s, a London dining club.
Len always spoke fondly of his wife, referring to her as “My Wonderful Sue,” whenever she came up in conversation. Not much is known about Sue as she has stayed out of the spotlight.
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