Obituary of Dick Clark

Dick Clark

Richard Clark (born November 30th, 1929 in Mount Vernon, New York) was a TV Personality who was best known for hosting long-running shows such as American Bandstand and Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. Richard died on April 18, 2012 and his death was possibly because of a "massive heart attack". He was 82 years old.

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Dick Clark Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Clark, Richard
Common Name: Dick Clark
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Mount Vernon, New York, United States
Birth Date: November 30, 1929
Age: 82 (at death)
Also Known As: Richard Wagstaff, Rick
Occupation: TV Personality

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Hershey's Kisses
Favorite Color: Lilac (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Richard's Family Tree

Birth Name: Richard Wagstaff Clark
Father: Richard Augustus Clark, Sr. (1896-1989)
Mother: Julia Fuller Barnard Clark (1897-1973)
Spouse/Partner:

Barbara Mallery (married 1952-divorced 1961)
Loretta Martin (married 1962-divorced 1971)
Kari Wigton (married 1977-2012, his death)

Son(s):

Duane Clark
Richard Augustus "RAC" Clark II

Daughter(s):

Cindy Clark

Death Notice:

Date: April 18 2012 at age 82
Place: Santa Monica, California, United States
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Interment: Cremated on April 20, and his ashes were scattered in the Pacific Ocean

Category Tags:

TV Personality American Born on November 30th Born in 1929 Born in New York Died in 2012 Died at age 82 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"The glittering mansion overlooks a vast sprawl of shanty towns, wherein a desperate, demoralized humanity is kept in line with drugs, television, and armed force."

"Excuse me while I kiss the sky."

"Humor is always based on a modicum of truth. Have you ever heard a joke about a father-in-law?" (IMDB)

"I always seem to get inspiration and renewed vitality by contact with this great novel land of yours which sticks up out of the Atlantic."

"Richard Clark lived a remarkable life filled with passion, integrity, and a strong dedication to making the world a better place, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

Is Mr. Richard Clark still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.