He was 82.
Details surrounding his death are unclear, but Clark had suffered a significant stroke in 2004 -- forcing him to retire from his hosting gig at "New Years' Rockin' Eve," which he created in 1972.
Ryan Seacrest took over in 2006. Dick has co-hosted the show ever since.
Before suffering a stroke, Clark told Larry King he suffered from Type 2 diabetes.
Clark has been married 3 times -- and has 3 children from his first two marriages. He is survived by his current wife Kari Wigton.
So many of us grew up with American Bandstand. I was never a huge fan of the show but I'd catch it every now and then.
But late New Year's Eves were where I spent the bulk of my time with Dick Clark. As kid, I was allowed to stay up and watch the ball drop in NYC. And as an adult, I've never cared for New Year's Eve parties. So many crazy or drunk folks out. So I'd always much rather stay in, watch the show, kiss Michael and go to bed. I have missed "the world's oldest teenager" the past several years.
May he rest well.
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