LEN Goodman’s chilling prediction about his own death in a final interview just months before he passed away has been revealed.
The Strictly Come Dancing legend, 78, died on Saturday following a battle with bone cancer.
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Staying in a hospice in Kent at the time of his passing, it is understood he went “peacefully”.
Len should have been turning 79 on Tuesday – which would have made him the same age as his dad Leonard when he died in the 1980s.
And in a now heartbreaking interview from December 2022, Len admitted if he went the same way as his dad, he’d be dead “next year”.
He told the Mail: “My dad had the right idea.
“He loved gardening and he had a stroke while he was out in the garden.
“He was 79 so if I go the way of my dad, that’ll be next year.”
The former Strictly Come Dancing judge was diagnosed with prostate cancer back in 2009.
In September 2021 he also reportedly had surgery for a small facial melanoma.
However, speaking in the same interview he said he never makes a “fuss” about illnesses as sometimes things need to be “fixed”.
He added: “It’s more about the journey, and mine has been lovely.”
Len retired from the BBC hit dancing show in 2016 before leaving Dancing With Stars five months ago.
Leaving behind his Strictly scoring paddle, he said in an emotional final speech: “I will miss everything about the show I promise you.
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“I will miss turning up and the anticipation and whats going to occur.
“I’ll miss the three best judges on any types of these shows.
“This whole thing is like a big machine with cogs every cog has to work to make it happen.
“I’m going to miss it all.”
Following his retirement announcement, Len celebrated with pals and former fellow judge Bruno Tonioli.
In a cute snap from November 2022, Len was pictured for the last time.
Posting the pic of them hugging on social media, Bruno said at the time: “Celebrating the one and only ballroom legend Len Goodman you are the best my friend best partner I could have wished for @dancingwiththestars @bbcstrictly what an incredible adventure we sheared happy retirement.
“Love always Bruno.”
Tributes have since poured in for the star after his death was announced.
Buckingham Palace said the Queen Consort was saddened to learn of his death.
“Her Majesty was saddened to hear the news,” a spokesperson said.
Pro dancer Giovanni Pernice shared a video of Len on the dance floor and wrote: “RIP legend.”
Craig Revel Horwood said: “I’ve just woken up to the sad news that my gorgeous colleague and dear friend Len Goodman has passed away.
“My heart and love go out to his lovely Sue and family. Len Goody Goodman is what I always called him and ‘It’s a ten from Len & seveeeeern’ will live with me forever. RIP Len.”
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