Dick Clark Dies From Massive Heart Attack

April 18, 2012 / 3:59 PM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh

LOS ANGELES (CBS) — Dick Clark died Wednesday at the age of 82 after suffering a massive heart attack.

As the host of American Bandstand, he brought music to millions of teenagers in the 1950s without alienating their parents.

Dick Clark Productions created thousands of hours of television, particularly awards shows such as the Golden Globes, Daytime Emmy Awards and the Academy of Country Music Awards.

Clark suffered a stroke in 2004.

Dick Clark Dies From Massive Heart Attack

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