At the age of 82 on April 18 in the US died a popular television and radio host, founder of the American Music Awards Dick Clark. This was announced by his agent. According to "Vesti.Ru" fame brought Dick Clark such popular shows as "American Star" and five versions of the game show "Pyramid." American television viewers will remember for a long time and the annual Christmas broadcast from Times Square on channel ABC - for more than 30 years, this show was one of the main New Year in the US.
In the early 70s of last century, Dick Clark founded one of the most prestigious music awards - American Music Awards, which was conceived was to be the analogue of the popular Grammy. For a youthful appearance, which is a leading managed to maintain even in 70 years, Clark earned the nickname "America's oldest teenager." Despite the fact that in 2004 Dick Clark suffered a stroke, he returned to work in the New Year show.
