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The late Len Goodman is said to have left an estate worth more than £4 million to his wife and his son following his death. The ballroom dancer - best known for having been on the head judge on Strictly Come Dancing - passed away, aged 78, last year. It was reported that he had been in a hospice and that he'd previously been diagnosed with bone cancer.

The news prompted an outpouring of tributes at the time, as well as condolences towards his wife Sue Barrett and his son James Goodman. It has now been reported that Len's million-pound estate is to be divided between them. According to the Sun , his will was released yesterday and reveals that he left an estate valued at £4.



1 million. It's said to have have included his home in Kent, his company and his personal possessions. Len reportedly also left a special provision in his will for a donation of £1,000 to the Demelza Hospice Care for Children in the county.

His son James is said to have been left Len's jewellery, while Len's wife Sue was reportedly given their home, including all the furniture. The outlet reports that Len's company, Pleasurable Pastimes Limited, is set to be split between his wife and son, who were already co-directors with him. It adds that the will was drawn up in 2020 and states that his estate should be divided equally between his wife and son, and that Len wished to be cremated.

Len appeared as a judge on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing from its first series until his departure in 2016. He was also an o.

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