Len Goodman, former “Dancing with the Stars” head judge, has died. He was 78.

Goodman died on Saturday, three days before his 79th birthday, after a battle with bone cancer at a hospice in Kent, England, surrounded by family, according to his manager, Jackie Gill.

“It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully, aged 78,” Gill said in a statement to the BBC. “A much loved husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him.”

A competitive dancer in his 20s, Goodman won several titles, including the British Championships. He served as head judge on the U.K.’s “Strictly Come Dancing” from its 2004 debut until 2016. In 2005, he started pulling double duty when “Dancing with the Stars” launched stateside and became known for his tough love, curmudgeonly quips and highly coveted “10 from Len” score at the judges’ table.