PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Heartbroken Bruno Tonioli seen for the FIRST time following Len Goodman’s death

Bruno Toniloi made a gloomy figure when he was spotted for the first time since the death of fellow Strictly Come Dancing star and ‘best friend’ Len Goodman.

The BGT judge, 67, shielded his eyes behind sunglasses as he kept a low profile while running errands in London on Monday.

Len died in a hospice in Tunbridge Wells after a brief battle with bone cancer on Saturday night, days before his 79th birthday.

Bruno seemed to go unnoticed as he donned a black baseball cap, along with a gray tracksuit and quilted jacket.

He got supplies from a nearby supermarket before returning to his car laden with bags.

Friends: Len (right) passed away on Saturday at a hospice in Tunbridge Wells in Kent after a short battle with bone cancer. Days before his 79th birthday (pictured together in November 2022)

Bruno appeared with Len on both Strictly and Dancing With The Stars, sharing a photo of the pair embracing and saying his “heart was broken” following the devastating news.

Writing: ‘Heart broke my dear friend and partner for 19 years the one true ballroom legend has passed away. I will cherish the memory of our incredible adventures and hundreds of shows we did together. they will never be anyone like you, we will miss you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Bruno.’

Bruno originally shared the photo shared in November, on the occasion of Len’s announcement that he was quitting Dancing With The Stars – and said he wanted to spend more time with his grandchildren.

He said at the time: ‘In honor of the one and only ballroom legend Len Goodman, you are the best friend, the best partner I could have wished for… What an incredible adventure we shared with a happy retirement. Always sweet, Bruno.’

A spokesman for Goodman told MailOnline: “I can confirm that he passed away peacefully over the weekend surrounded by his family.” She added that he was “a much loved husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him.”

In November, Goodman said goodbye to Dancing With The Stars for good when he left the show after 17 years. He joined the series as a judge during its very first season in 2005 – a year after joining the UK version when it first aired in 2004 – and decided to leave to spend more time with his family in the UK. to take.

Goodman received his own Mirrorball trophy at the season 31 grand finale, along with a montage of some of his highlights on the show.

The series played clips of the star from his first season along with a hilarious 2009 clip of him going shirtless while wearing a large gold chain.

Calm: The BGT judge shielded his eyes behind sunglasses as he kept a low profile while running errands in London

Heartbroken: Bruno seemed to go unnoticed as he donned a black baseball cap along with a gray tracksuit and quilted jacket

Dejected: The heartbroken star picked up the supplies from a nearby supermarket

Friends: Bruno appeared with Len on both Strictly and Dancing With The Stars

Way back when: Bruno (left) and Len (second right) are pictured together on the strict judging panel alongside Arlene Phillips and Craig Revel Horwood in 2004

Snaps were also shown of Len teaching dance lessons in 1973 while fellow judge Derek Hough gave him a hug.

After announcing his death on Monday, Strictly juror Craig Revel Horwood paid tribute to his “wonderful colleague and dear friend.”

He tweeted: “Just woke up to the sad news that my wonderful colleague and dear friend Len Goodman passed away…

My heart and love go out to his sweet Sue and family. Len Goody Goodman is what I always called him and “It’s a ten from Len & seveeeeern” will stay with me forever. REST IN PEACE’.

Bags: He came out of the store loaded with shopping bags

Heartbroken: Taking to social media Bruno shared a gushing tribute to his friends following the sad news

Sneakers: He completed the look with comfortable white Nike sneakers

Born in Bethnal Green, Goodman, who grew up in Blackfen, Bexley, was a professional dancer and teacher who became a national treasure after auditioning for Strictly Come Dancing at the age of 60, the age when most people might think of retirement to go.

Goodman was the head judge of Strictly from its launch in 2004 and was extremely popular with fans for his knowledge, humor and generous judging, especially his catchphrase ‘seven!’. He was replaced as the main judge on the show by Shirley Ballas in 2016.

In addition to Strictly, he also appeared on the American version of the show, Dancing With the Stars, from 2005 to November 2022, where he was last seen on TV.