Dick Clark Dead at 82

Paul Shefrin, a rep for the entertainment legend, told ABC News his client suffered a "massive heart attack."
The Mount Vernon, N.Y., native, who was born Richard Wagstaff Clark, became a breakout star after being tapped to host “American Bandstand,” an afternoon dance show for teenagers, which debuted nationally in 1957. Elvis Presley, Janis Joplin and the Jackson 5 were just some of the big acts featured on the hit show, though he reportedly regretted not booking The Beatles. He went on to form his own production company and put out many popular shows, from the hidden camera series "TV's Bloopers and Practical Jokes" to game show "$25,000 Pyramid." He also produced many TV award shows, including the Golden Globes.
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In 1972, he hosted "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" for the first time, helping Americans countdown to midnight as the ball dropped in New York's Times Square. He continued to helm the special until 2004 when he suffered a stroke that left him partially paralyzed and unable to speak. After Regis Philbin stood in for him the first year, Clark passed the baton to "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest and, after recovering, made an annual appearance to address the audience.
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Clark's first time back in 2006, he had the same boyish spirit people had grown to know. Although he clearly struggled with his speech, sounding hoarse and sometimes indecipherable, he candidly addressed the audience, saying: "Last year I had a stroke. It left me in bad shape. I had to teach myself how to walk and talk again. It's been a long, hard fight. My speech is not perfect but I'm getting there." Noting, "I wouldn't have missed this for the world."
Following the news of Clark's death, Seacrest offered condolences. "I am deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend Dick Clark, he tweeted. "He has truly been one of the greatest influences in my life. My thoughts and prayers are with his family."
Other celebrities expressed their sadness over the passing of Clark as well. Jenny McCarthy, who appeared on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve," tweeted:“RIP dick Clark. You were amazing to work with. U will be missed. Xxxoo.” Joan Rivers chimed in, writing: “Very sad to hear about Dick Clark. What a great life. What a great career. Relevant until the end. He will be missed!” Even Snoop Dogg remembered the TV man, posting: “REST IN PEACE to the DICK CLARK!! U were pioneer n a good man!! Thank u sir.”
Clark is survived by his three children and his third wife, Keri Wigton, to whom he has been married since 1977.

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Call it GLAAD's Year of Chaz.

The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation on Saturday handed out two additional prizes to Chaz Bono as part of the watchdog group's 23rd annual Media Awards.
Bono, whose transition from female to male was chronicled in Becoming Chaz, was joined on stage at the Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles by directors Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato to pick up the prize for outstanding documentary for the OWN release.
In addition, Bono was also honored with GLAAD's Stephen F. Kolzak Award, which is presented annually to an openly lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender media professional who has made a significant difference in promoting equality. Cher presented her son with the award and was joined on stage by Rep. Mary Bono Mack.
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Bono's two awards come a month after the organization recognized ABC's Dancing With the Stars as outstanding reality program after a season in which Bono became the reality competition series' first transgender contestant.
In other categories, ABC's Modern Family took home the GLAAD Award for outstanding comedy series, with star Jesse Tyler Ferguson accepting the honors. The Steve Levitan/Christopher Lloyd comedy shared the honor in the category last year with Fox's Glee.
Drop Dead Diva's Josh Berman and Brooke Elliott and Hot in Cleveland's Betty White, Jane Leeves and Wendie Malick accepted honors for their respective series for outstanding individual episode, for "Prom" and "Beards," respectively.
Focus Features' romantic dramedy Beginners, starring Christopher Plummer, Ewan McGregor and Melanie Laurent, was honored as outstanding film, wide release. Plummer took home a supporting actor Academy Award for the role.
The Hunger Gamesstar Josh Hutcherson received GLAAD's Vanguard Award, which is presented to media professionals who have increased the visibility and understanding of the LGBT community.
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The actor, 19, is a founder of the LGBT ally organization Straight But Not Narrow and has remained outspoken about equality. Hutcherson co-starred as the son of a lesbian couple in the 2010 pic The Kids Are All Right, which took home the GLAAD Award for outstanding feature, wide release. Benicio del Toro presented the award.
Bono and Hutcherson were joined by Smash executive producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, who picked up the Vito Russo Award earlier this year.
During the ceremony, Ohio mom Jennifer Tyrrell, along with her partner Alicia Burns and their four children, appeared on stage to gather signatures from attending celebrities to petition the Boy Scouts to end the exclusion of gay scouts and parents. Tyrrell was ousted as her son's den leader earlier this month because of her sexual orientation. Thousands have already signed Tyrrell's petition.
Additional honorees and awards -- including drama series -- will be June 2 in San Francisco. Glee's Dianna Agron will host.
The GLAAD Media Awards fund the organization's efforts to bring stories of LGBT people and issues to Americans. Each year, the events raise nearly $3.5 million for the group.
For a complete list of winners, go to glaad.org/mediaawards.
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