Dick Clark Dead At 82 (DETAILS)

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Dick Clark, famed TV producer and "New Year's Rockin' Eve" host died from a massive heart attack he was 82 years old.

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Legendary TV producer, Dick Clark has died at the age of 82. TMZ reports,

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Dick Clark -- famed TV producer, and "New Year's Rockin' Eve" host -- died from a massive heart attack this morning ... TMZ has learned.

He was 82. 

Details surrounding his death are unclear, but Clark had 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 co-hosted the show ever since.

Before suffering a stroke, Clark told Larry King he suffered from Type 2 diabetes.

Clark has been married 3 times -- and has 3 children from his first two marriages. He is survived by his current wife Kari Wigton."For now, Dick Clark ... so long."

SOURCE: [TMZ]