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- culture
- April 24, 2023
'DWTS' cast and more pay tribute to Len Goodman
Derek Hough, Alfonso Ribeiro and more remember the former "DWTS" judge.
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Julianne Hough: \"I'm forever grateful for the many years you influenced my past, present and future!\" the \"Dancing With the Stars\" co-host wrote on Instagram. \"What an honor it has been to have been a part of your wonderful life. You're a legend and left a beautiful legacy.\"
Donny Osmond:
So saddened by the news of Len Goodman's passing. A huge loss in the world of dancing. Sending prayers to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/YXEicAZNam
— Donny Osmond (@donnyosmond) April 24, 2023
Tom Bergeron:
Louis Van Amstel: \"The dance world has lost a true legend,\" the former \"DWTS\" pro wrote on Instagram. \"Rest in peace, Len.\"
Alan Bersten: \"Absolutely heartbroken by passing of Len Goodman,\" the dance pro and season 28 \"DWTS\" mirrorball champ wrote on Instagram. \"There was no better feeling than making him smile. When you got a 10 from Len you knew it was because you did something special and that made it feel even better.\"
Bruno Tonioli: \"Heart broken my dear friend and dance partner for 19 years the one and only ballroom legend #lengoodman passed away,\" the \"DWTS\" judge wrote on Instagram Monday. \"I will treasure the memory of our incredible adventures and hundreds of shows we did together.\"
Carrie Ann Inaba: \"A Dancer. A teacher. A refined gentleman. A wonderful stortyteller. A special soul. A mentor. A family man. And… A treasured friend,\" the \"DWTS\" judge wrote on Instagram alongside a photo slideshow of herself and Goodman. \"Saying goodbye at the end of last season broke my heart. But today's news has shattered it all over again. I can't believe that you're gone.\"
Emma Slater: \"RIP Len Goodman,\" the \"DWTS\" pro wrote in an Instagram post. \"You are the father of ballroom without doubt, and you kept us all in line. But it's the personality for me that shone the most, you always had it. ...Glad I got to tell you what an impact you have on me and how much I admire you. We will miss you so much Len, this really was your ballroom❤️\"
Sasha Farber: \"I'm going ot miss our chats my friend,\" Farber wrote on Instagram. \"Len always supported me and gave me the best feedback off camera! My goal was to always impress Len!\"
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