Entertainment Died Wednesday

       Entertainment Died Wednesday

By: Kristina Mokalla

Dick Clark hosting with Ryan Seacrest on his New Years show in 2005.

         People thought Dick Clark was an extraordinary man that brought us the world of entertainment. You know him from American Bandstand or as “America’s oldest teenager.”

At age 82 the one and only 

Dick Clark dies from a heart attack at the hospital Wednesday in Santa Monica, California.

         Paul Stanely the singer of Kiss said, “Was the face of rock and roll and its best ambassador. He championed Kiss when others turned away and was instrumental in breaking us.”

         Connie Francis said she would have no career if it wasn’t for him and “he could make or break anybody,” but “he used that power with kindness.” If it weren’t for him we wouldn’t have a lot of things we have today. Such as MTV, American Idol, and much more.

         Dick Clark once said, ”I don’t make culture, I sell it.

         In 2004 he was hospitalized for a “mild” stroke. He missed his New York’s Eve show in 2005.

         America’s beloved host obviously didn’t have a “mild” stroke. He returned in early 2006 with a slurred speech. Although, we didn’t have to say goodbye yet. His health gradually improved.

         But when news struck that he died Wednesday morning many people tweeted farewell to their inspiration. Ryan Seacrest wrote how he was deeply saddened and how he was able to have the opportunity to host with him on his Clark’s Rockn’ Eve in 2005. Many other celebrities tweeted such as Mario Lopez, Jenny McCarthy, Joan Rivers, and more.

And now we ask ourselves, will entertainment ever be the same?