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Dick Clark dies from heart attack April 18

Dick Clark — famed TV producer and “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” host — died from a massive heart attack this morning.

Clark’s rep says the TV icon had been in St. John’s hospital in L.A. after undergoing an outpatient procedure last night. Clark suffered the “massive” heart attack following the procedure. Attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.

Clark was 82.

Clark’s health had been on the decline since he suffered a significant stroke in 2004 — forcing him to retire from his hosting gig at “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” which he created in 1972. Ryan Seacrest took over in 2006. Dick has appeared on the show sporadically ever since. His final appearance was in 2011

Before suffering a stroke, Clark told Larry King he also suffered from Type 2 diabetes.

Clark got his first big break in 1956, hosting what was called “Bob Horn’s Bandstand” … what would later be renamed “American Bandstand.” Clark continued to host and produce “American Bandstand” until 1989.

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