Craig Revel Horwood puts on a brave face as he is seen for the first time since Len Goodman died
Laughing Craig Revel Horwood puts on a brave face as he is spotted for the first time since the death of Strictly co-star Len Goodman
Craig Revel Horwood put on a brave face when he was spotted for the first time since the death of his former co-star Len Goodman.
The Strictly judge paid tribute to Len when he proved the show should go on when he stepped out in London on Wednesday.
Len died in a hospice in Tunbridge Wells after a brief battle with bone cancer on Saturday night, days before his 79th birthday.
Craig, who described Len as his “wonderful colleague” in his heartfelt tribute, put a smile on his face as he set out after the death of his “dear friend.”
Craig took to Instagram to share his condolences following Len’s death.
The show must go on: Craig Revel Horwood put on a brave face as he was seen for the first time since the death of his former co-star Len Goodman
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RIP: Len died in hospice in Tunbridge Wells after a brief battle with bone cancer on Saturday night, days before his 79th birthday
In a photo from one of the very first series of Strictly, the judge wrote: “I have just woken up to the sad news that my wonderful colleague and dear friend Len Goodman has passed away.
My heart and love go out to his lovely wife Sue and family. Len ‘goody’ Goodman is what I called him and “it’s a ten from Len and seveeeeern” will stay with me forever.
“Rest in peace Len.”
Len was a much loved judge on Strict after joining the show when it launched in 2004 and remaining on the panel until 2016.
In addition to gaining a legion of fans in the UK, he also became a big name in the US after taking part in the US version of the show Dancing With The Stars.
He stayed with the series from 2005 to 2022.
Len died surrounded by his loved ones after a private battle with bone cancer.
A spokesperson for the star told MailOnline: “I can confirm he passed away peacefully over the weekend surrounded by his family.”
![Craig Revel Horwood puts on a brave face as he is seen for the first time since Len Goodman died 4 Staying positive: The Strictly judge paid tribute to Len as he proved the show should go on in London on Wednesday as he painted a smile on his face](https://nybreaking.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1682504811_611_Craig-Revel-Horwood-puts-on-a-brave-face-as-he.jpg)
Staying positive: The Strictly judge paid tribute to Len as he proved the show should go on in London on Wednesday as he painted a smile on his face
![Craig Revel Horwood puts on a brave face as he is seen for the first time since Len Goodman died 6 Keep dancing: Craig described Len as his 'wonderful colleague' and 'best friend' (photo LR Len, Darcey Bussell, Craig and Bruno Tonioli)](https://nybreaking.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1682504840_14_Craig-Revel-Horwood-puts-on-a-brave-face-as-he.jpg)
Keep dancing: Craig described Len as his ‘wonderful colleague’ and ‘best friend’ (photo LR Len, Darcey Bussell, Craig and Bruno Tonioli)
Len’s death devastated the cast of Strictly.
Anton Du Beke reportedly burst into tears on stage as he paid tribute to the ballroom legend.
The Strictly judge, 56, is said to have burst into tears as he performed a slow Foxtrot in honor of his late co-star on Monday.
During An Evening With Anton Du Beke at the Corn Exchange Theater in King’s Lynn, he told fans: ‘I’ve been like this all day, a disaster.
‘My old friend, Lord Len Goodman. We love you, Len.
“He is the benchmark for all judges. I’ve always tried to follow his advice, which is: “Be yourself and say what you see.”‘
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Emotional: It comes as Anton Du Beke reportedly burst into tears on stage as he paid tribute to Len