Remembering the Strictly Come Dancing stars no longer with us (Image: PA)

From politicians to pop stars and footballers to film stars, the BBC's beloved Strictly Come Dancing has welcomed an impressive array of famous faces over the years.

Sadly, not all of these personalities remain with us today, with several cherished contestants, presenters and judges having died since their time on the programme.

As the show concludes its 23rd series, we reflect on and honour those who graced the iconic dance floor but are no longer here.

Sir Bruce Forsyth

The legendary figure who shaped the programme into what it became, Brucie, as he was fondly called, fronted Strictly from its debut series in 2004 through to 2013, before passing the torch to co-presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman,

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