Who is Len Goodman’s son James William Goodman?
PROFESSIONAL ballroom dancer and Strictly Come Dancing legend Len Goodman has died after a battle with bone cancer.
The former dancer leaves behind his son James.
Who is Len Goodman’s son James William Goodman?
James Goodman was born in Bethnal Green on January 26, 1981.
He followed in his father’s footsteps and trained to be a dancer.
He is a Latin and ballroom dancer and he teaches at his father’s dance hub, Goodman Dance Academy.
James was one of the judges at a charity dance event organised by Step by Step Dance School, in aid of Cynthia Spencer Hospice in Northampton.
Is James William Goodman married and does he have any children?
James is married to Sophie Goodman and the couple shares two children.
Their firstborn, Alice, arrived in 2015
Alice was later joined by her brother, Dan, in 2019.
What has James William Goodman said about his dad Len Goodman?
While judging a charity dance competition in Northampton, James poked fun at his father’s reputation as a sometimes harsh judge.
He said: “I am much more generous with my marks than Len.”
How did Len Goodman die?
It was announced that the ex-dancer Len Goodman passed away on April 22, 2023, after a battle with bone cancer.
His agent Jackie Gill released a statement following the star’s passing.
She 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.”
How many children did Len Goodman have?
James is Len’s only child.
Len had a long-term relationship with James’ mother Lesley, but they did not marry.
The couple split when James was 12 and James moved with his mother to the Isle of Wight.
Prior to this, Len was married to his dance partner Cherry Kingston in 1972, but they divorced in 1987 without having any children.
Len then married Sue Barrett in 2012 and they remained married until he died.