The Legendary Dick Clark is Gone

"American Bandstand" star dead at 83

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 by DrJBHL | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk

A sad day indeed for those of us who grew up with American Bandstand.

Dick Clark (Richard Wagstaff "Dick" Clark) is dead at 83. In 2004, he suffered a massive stroke, but continued to lend his presence at so many special events like New Year's Eves in Times Square. Very sad. It appears that Mr. Clark had passed from a heart attack.

He was a real pioneer, and contributed to the careers of so many great artists... without bias or prejudice. Just a great guy with a unique skill set and a great businessman as well.

America's oldest teenager is gone....

"For now, Dick Clark...so long."

 

Hankers
Reply #1 Wednesday, April 18, 2012 4:08 PM

R.I.P.

DaveBax
Reply #2 Wednesday, April 18, 2012 4:11 PM

I meet him, talked to him and danced on American Bandstand. when I was 15 or 16. Take care Richard.

Uvah
Reply #3 Wednesday, April 18, 2012 4:15 PM

Seems the Doc beat me to it by fifteen minutes.

Wizard1956
Reply #4 Wednesday, April 18, 2012 4:17 PM

He was an icon and a true TV pioneer. He will be missed.

LightStar
Reply #5 Wednesday, April 18, 2012 5:19 PM

A great show host and human being, he will be missed. RIP

Philly0381
Reply #6 Wednesday, April 18, 2012 5:29 PM

I grew up in the Philadelphis area and can remember American Bandstand when Dick Clark wasn't the host yet, damn I'm old.  R.I.P. Dick Clark. 

DaveBax
Reply #7 Wednesday, April 18, 2012 5:44 PM

Philly0381
I grew up in the Philadelphis area and can remember American Bandstand when Dick Clark wasn't the host yet, damn I'm old.  R.I.P. Dick Clark. 

Man you are older then dirt.

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