Dick Clark -- famed TV producer, and "New Year's Rockin' Eve" host -- died from a massive heart attack this morning ... TMZ has learned.
Clark's rep tells TMZ, the TV icon had been in St. John's hospital in L.A. after undergoing an outpatient procedure last night. Clark suffered the "massive" heart attack following the procedure. Attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.
Clark was 82.
Clark's health had been on the decline since he 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 appeared on the show sporadically ever since.
Before suffering a stroke, Clark told Larry King he also suffered from Type 2 diabetes.
Clark was married 3 times -- and has 3 children from his first two marriages. He is survived by his current wife Kari Wigton
If you've ever been to San Francisco's Upper Haight St, you might of seen this character in front of Blade Runners Salon.
I met Jake Wilson when I first moved to SF in 05. I lived down the street and the 71 Haight was my transit line. I would pass by Jake everyday on my way home from work. He always put a smile on my face. I was so sad to here Jake passed away this month. Here's to a good after life.
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Man, I was sad when I heard the news this morning regarding Nate Dogg. To me Nate Dogg was thee smoothed out voice of G-Funk and hip hop in the mid 90's. You knew when Nate was on a track...
One of the most distinct voices of the G-funk era in hip-hop, rapper Nate Dogg, passed away yesterday, March 15th, the rapper's family confirmed to the Hollywood Reporter. He was 41. Nate Dogg, born Nathaniel D. Hale, had suffered strokes in both 2007 and 2008, but his cause of death was unclear at press time. Often recruited to adorn choruses in Death Row Records' glory days, Nate Dogg exploded onto the music scene as Warren G's gat-busting partner-in-crime on the hit "Regulate." Nate also frequently collaborated with his high school friend Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Tupac Shakur, Eminem, and 50 Cent.
The biggest tracks to feature Nate Dogg, a four-time Grammy nominee, include Dr. Dre's "The Next Episode," Ludacris' "Area Codes," 50 Cent's "21 Questions," Eminem's "Shake That" and, our personal favorite, his own solo track "Never Leave Me Alone" with Snoop Dogg. In addition to appearing on every great rap album from The Chronic to Doggystyle to All Eyez on Me to Get Rich or Die Tryin', Nate released three solo albums on his own. He also made the "Eastside Hotel" one of the most famous locales in hip-hop history.
"We lost a true legend in hip-hop and R&B. One of my best friends and a brother to me since 1986 when I was a sophomore at Poly High where we met," Snoop Dogg said on Twitter. "You will always be with me forever and a day. You put the 'G' in 'G funk', you put the '1' in '213' and you put your stamp on everybody you ever did it with. I miss you because I am so sad but so happy I got to grow up with you, and I will see you again in heaven, because you know the slogan about 'all doggs go to heaven.' "
Another tragic death. This one really sting s. Dennis Hopper had me the very first time I saw Easy Rider! Great "MAN" flick!!! I was bummed once I heard the news but like many other legends you legacy will live on.
Man.... I grew up watching you on Different Strokes.... I know the guy has had some hard time in the past few years with his career, court battles and personal health issues. Speaking for a generation who watched Gary Coleman as a little guy we will never forget you.
