Dick Clark has died

[Wyld 4 X]

Dick Clark, the music industry maverick, longtime TV host and powerhouse producer who changed the way we listened to pop music with American Bandstand, and whose trademark Rockin' Eve became a fixture of New Year's celebrations, died today at the age of 82, ABC News has learned.

Clark, who suffered a serious stroke in 2004 but returned to the airwaves, reportedly died from a heart attack.

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R.I.P.

American icon. Legend in the business. I grew up watching Bandstand and on NYE I always rung in the new year watching his NY's Rockin' Eve show (until I could drink of course!). He will be missed by many generations.

 

[Mazey]

I watched Bandstand back in the 1960's when TV was black & white . His Bloopers & Practical Jokes was kinda lame . RIP Mr. Clark ( Hank Ballard smiles ) .

 

[sconnie420]

very sad..didn't surprise me though, after having watched his new years show..