Dick Clark
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 | |
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 Dick Clark in 1961 | |
| Born | Richard Augustus Wagstaff Clark, Jr. November 30, 1929 |
| Died | April 18, 2012 (aged 82) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Cardiac arrest Heart attack |
| Resting place | Cremated |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | World's Oldest Teenager (nickname) |
| Education | A.B. Davis High School |
| Alma mater | Syracuse University |
| Occupation | Businessman Game show host Radio/television personality |
| Years active | 1945-2012 |
| Board member of | Dick Clark Productions |
| Spouse(s) | Barbara Mallery (m. 1952–1961; divorced) Loretta Martin (m. 1962–1971; divorced) Kari Wigton (1977–2012, his death) |
| Children | Richard Augustus Wagstaff Clark III Duane Clark Cindy Clark |
| Parent(s) | Julia Fuller (née Barnard), Richard A.W. Clark Sr. |
| Family | Bradley Clark (Brother) |
| Website | DickClarkProductions.com |
Dick Clark Media
Clark in the 1947 yearbook for A.B. Davis High School
Photo of Clark in 1963, pictured with the iconic RCA 77-DX microphone. Clark's ABC radio show was called Dick Clark Reports.
Dick Clark backstage during the Grammy Awards telecast 2/21/90
Clark with his first wife Barbara Mallery, and son Richard A. Clark, pictured 1960.
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References
- ↑ "Dick Clark Dead – Dies from 'Massive Heart Attack' at 82". TMZ.com. June 23, 2009. Retrieved April 18, 2012.
Other websites
- Dick Clark on IMDb
- Hear Dick Clark (music and interviews) on the Pop Chronicles (1969).
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