Venerated TV producer and host of New Year’s Rockin’ Eve Dick Clark has passed away, CNN has confirmed via his publicist.
He was 82.
According to Clark’s publicist, the icon died this morning following a massive heart attack.
“Clark, 82, had entered St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica last night for an outpatient procedure,” a statement said. “Attempts to resuscitate were unsuccessful. He is survived by his wife Kari and his three children, RAC, Duane and Cindy.”
In 2004, Clark suffered a stroke, causing him to step back from his duties as host of “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” which he also produced.
Known as “America’s teenager” because of his longtime hosting duties with the dance show “American Bandstand,” Clark also hosted numerous other television favorites including “$25,000 Pyramid” and “TV’s Bloopers and Practical Jokes.” (CNN)
