Dick Clark

American radio and television personality (1929–2012)

Dick Clark (November 30, 1929 — April 18, 2012) was an American television entertainer. He was nicknamed "the world's oldest teenager". From the 1950s to the 2000s, he entertained people from around the United States, as well as the rest of the world. He also hosted game shows, including The $100,000 Pyramid. His other shows included Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest. Clark died on the morning of April 18, 2012 in Santa Monica, California from a heart attack.[1]

Dick Clark
Dick Clark in 1961
Born
Richard Augustus Wagstaff Clark, Jr.

(1929-11-30)November 30, 1929
DiedApril 18, 2012(2012-04-18) (aged 82)
Cause of deathCardiac arrest Heart attack
Resting placeCremated
NationalityAmerican
Other namesWorld's Oldest Teenager (nickname)
EducationA.B. Davis High School
Alma materSyracuse University
Occupation(s)Businessman
Game show host
Radio/television personality
Years active1945-2012
Board member ofDick Clark Productions
Spouse(s)Barbara Mallery
(m. 1952–1961; divorced)
Loretta Martin
(m. 1962–1971; divorced)
Kari Wigton
(1977–2012, his death)
ChildrenRichard Augustus Wagstaff Clark III
Duane Clark
Cindy Clark
Parent(s)Julia Fuller (née Barnard),
Richard A.W. Clark Sr.
FamilyBradley Clark
(Brother)
WebsiteDickClarkProductions.com

References change

  1. "Dick Clark Dead – Dies from 'Massive Heart Attack' at 82". TMZ.com. June 23, 2009. Retrieved April 18, 2012.

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