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Dick Clark, the iconic television producer and host of 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' and 'American Bandstand,' died from a reported heart attack on Wednesday. The news of his death came as a shock to the American public, and many celebrities and Clark fans sent their condolences out on Twitter.

 

Dick Clark, the iconic television producer and host of 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' and 'American Bandstand,' died from a reported heart attack on Wednesday. The news of his death came as a shock to the American public, and many celebrities and Clark fans sent their condolences out on Twitter.

R.I.P. Dick Clark. New Years Eve will never be the same.

 

RIP Dick Clark. Will think of you every NYE.

 

We've lost one of the greatest men in show biz. #Dick Clark will be remembered with the utmost admiration and affection.

 

RIP Dick Clark

 

Heartbroken :( #NothingElseToSay @GMA: Dick Clark is dead at the age of 82 following a massive heart attack.

 

Personal Note: Dick Clark produced a TV special for us back in 1997. I am very proud of the acoustic performance from that show. -ISAAC

 

We are absolutely heartbroken.One of our favorite people, and a Times Square New Year’s Eve icon, Dick Clark has passed away at age 82. #SAD

 

Dick Clark was one of a kind … he built an empire in the TV glory day. He was an amazing producer and host..and he was immensely creative.

 

I will Miss you Dick Clark, It was a honor to be interviewed by you at #MissTeenUSA you will be so missed. xoxo

 

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Dick Clark, a fellow dog lover and an entertainment legend.

 

My friend Dick Clark has passed away this morning. What a great guy. I loved him.. May you rest well in Heaven Dick. Johnny

 

REST IN PEACE to the DICK CLARK!! U were pioneer n a good man!! Thank u sir

 

“If you want to stay young looking, pick your parents very carefully.” – Dick Clark #RIP

 

I admired Dick Clark for his sustained work ethic and for showing people that illness/disability not really disabling.

 

The man didn't invent entertainment TV, but he perfected it, with his hand in everything from music to game shows. RIP, Dick Clark. So long.

 

So proud I had the chance to shake hands with Dick Clark in my lifetime… Great man..

 

Rest in peace Mr. Dick Clark. Thank you for new years and new years of class, positivity & entertainment.

 

Sorry to hear about the passing of Dick Clark, he was truly a revolutionary in our business.

 

I am deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend Dick Clark. He has truly been one of the greatest influences in my life.

 

You may remember Dick Clark as the world's oldest living teenager. I'll remember him as the man who beat me in a pushup contest – he was 74.

 

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