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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- 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
- Favorite Scent: Diesel Only The Brave Wild
- Favorite Actor: Laurence Olivier
- 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
- 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
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TV PersonalityAmerican Born on November 30th Born in 1929 Born in New York Died in 2012 Died at age 82 Died from Heart attack
Quotable Quotes:
"Humor is always based on a modicum of truth. Have you ever heard a joke about a father-in-law?" (IMDB)
"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)"
"Richard was known as a highly respected and accomplished businessman, whose successful career ended tragically due to unexpected circumstances. (V)"
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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-03 13:29:16
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