At the age of 82, “America’s Oldest Teenager,” beloved radio icon and longtime host of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, Dick Clark has passed away. According to ABC News, Clark’s agent, Paul Shefrin, said that Clark suffered a heart attack earlier this morning.
“For now, Dick Clark … so long.”
The Entertainment world plays tribute:
Snoop Dogg: ”REST IN PEACE to the DICK CLARK!! U were pioneer n a good man!!Thank u sir.”
Mario Lopez: ”Just heard the news of Dick Clark. It was truly an honor to have worked with him, learn from him and to be able to call him a friend. He was a great man and an even better friend. The word legend is thrown around a lot, but it’s never more appropriate than when used in describing Mr. Clark. He was a real inspiration & influence in my life. I will dearly miss my friend. Rest well DC”
Charlie Daniels: ”The CDB regrets the loss of our friend Dick Clark who we had the honor of working with many times. Nobody did TV like Dick. Rest In Peace.”
Duran Duran: “Sad to hear about Dick Clark. Rest in peace”
D.L. Hughley: “RIP Dick Clark worked with him on New Years Rockin Eve and TV Bloopers always a class act!”
Seth Green: “So saddened by Dick Clark’s passing- an innovator, a legend, a man who believed in the greatness of humans. #ThankYou”
Joan Rivers: ”Very sad to hear about Dick Clark. What a great life. What a great career. Relevant until the end. He will be missed!”
Matthew Morrison: “A sad day as we have lost Dick Clark, an American Icon. You will be missed.”
Holly Robinson Peete: “#RIP Dick Clark. Always so nice Employed me many times. I will miss you Dick. Prayers to Kari and the family #Legend”
John McCain: ”RIP Dick Clark – thanks for the many years of entertainment”
Dane Cook: “Rest in peace Mr. Dick Clark. Thank you for new years and new years of class, positivity & entertainment.”
Janet Jackson: ”Rest in peace, Dick Clark. Thank you for the countless memories. You will be missed.” Jenny McCarthy: “RIP dick Clark. You were amazing to work with. U will be missed.” Xxxoo
