Name: Dick Clark
Birth Name: 
Richard Wagstaff Clark
Birth Date: 
November 30, 1929
Birth Place: 
Bronxville, New York
Occupation: 
Santa Monica, California
Relationship Status: 
Widowed Kari Wigton
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Dick Clark to Be Honored on New Year’s Eve

Posted Saturday April 21, 2012 10:20 AM GMT

His “New Year’s Rockin Eve” event was a highlight of ringing in the New Year every December 31st, and this year the late Dick Clark will still be a part of the action, symbolically.

According to a report, fans will be writing messages on pieces of confetti that will be poured out on Times Square at midnight on New Year’s Eve.

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"American Idol" Ousts Colton Dixon, Toasts Dick Clark

Posted Thursday April 19, 2012 11:08 PM GMT

Looking fine in colorful green pants with a white top, Jennifer Lopez turned up at Fox Studios in Los Angeles for what would be an eventful night of "American Idol" action on Thursday (April 19).

Coming as quite the shocker, Colton Dixon ended up being named as the contestant sent packing - as Elise Testone, Hollie Cavanagh, Jessica Sanchez, Phillip Phillips, Joshua Ledet and Skylar Laine find themselves as the six remaining "Idol" hopefuls.

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President Obama Mourns Loss of Dick Clark

Posted Thursday April 19, 2012 6:10 PM GMT

News of Dick Clark’s death has touched the heart strings of more than just the celebrity scene as President Barack Obama released a statement mourning the loss on Wednesday night (April 18).

The President praised the late star for his contributions to the media and for his assistance in expanding the audience for popular music along with hosting the New Year’s Eve celebrations in Times Square.

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Ryan Seacrest Pays Tribute To Dick Clark: 'I Idolized Him'

Posted Wednesday April 18, 2012 5:39 PM GMT

After passing away from an unexpected death at the age of 82 on Wednesday (April 18), Dick Clark is being remembered by someone who truly idolized him, Ryan Seacrest.

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Dick Clark Passes Away at Age 82

Posted Wednesday April 18, 2012 3:56 PM GMT

He had one of the most legendary careers of anyone in the entertainment business, so it comes with great sadness to report that Dick Clark has passed away.

According to TMZ, the 82-year-old TV producer legend died from a massive heart attack suffered early on Wednesday morning (April 18).

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