Dick Clark — famed TV producer, and “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” host — died from a massive heart attack this morning … TMZ has learned.
Clark had been in St. John’s hospital in L.A. after undergoing an outpatient procedure last night. Clark suffered the heart attack following the procedure — attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.
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. Read more on TMZ