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Dick Clark Dead at 82

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Entertainer icon Dick Clark has died, according to spokesman Paul Shefrin. He passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 82 following a massive heart attack during an outpatient procedure in Santa Monica, CA.
 
Dick Clark first stepped into the public spotlight in the 1950s, as host of American Bandstand. In his trademark suit and tie he introduced rock n roll into millions of homes and helped to make it respectable.
 
Clark used his fame to build an entertainment empire, producing awards shows, hosting game shows and most famously helping the country countdown the New Year.
 
Clark was at his post in Times Square for more than 30 years, even a stroke only briefly stopped the celebration.
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