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Celebs React to Dick Clark’s Death – Part 2

It almost seems as if every celebrity in the world either knew Dick Clark or was influence by him. Here’s a few more reactions to his death: I don’t think Snoop Dogg ever appeared on “American Bandstand,” but he had nothing but love for Dick Clark, tweeting, “REST IN PEACE to the DICK CLARK!! U were pioneer n a good man!! Thank u sir.” Hip hop mogul Russell Simmons said, “Dick Clark was eternally young. No matter what culturally phenomenon was happening, he always embraced it. RIP…” The Jonas Brothers, who aren’t even old enough to have lived through Dick … Continue reading →

Celebs React to Dick Clark’s Death – Part 1

Dick Clark was an icon of American pop culture and his passing has been on the minds of many lately. How is Hollywood reacting? Ryan Seacrest, who seems poised to be Clark’s pop culture heir apparent, tweeted, “I am deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend Dick Clark. He has truly been one of the greatest influences in my life. I idolized him from the start, and I was graced early on in my career with his generous advice and counsel. When I joined his show in 2006, it was a dream come true to work with him … Continue reading →

Dick Clark Dies at 82

The world’s oldest teenager died today. Consummate host/producer/television and radio personality Dick Clark passed away today at the age of 82 from what TMZ is reporting as a “massive heart attack.” My first thought was “He was only 82?” It seems as if he packed twice as many years of living into that time. Clark began working right out of high school as an office worker at a radio station in NY owned by his uncle and managed by his father. He quickly fell into replacing the vacationing weatherman and doing station breaks. He bounced around radio and television stations … Continue reading →

Ed McMahon Dies at 86

You had to know this was coming, but it is still sad to see a television icon pass away. Ed McMahon died at the age of 86 at the Ronald Reagan/UCLA Medical Center just a little after midnight last Monday. McMahon had several health problems lately including a neck ailment, pneumonia, bone cancer, and possible illnesses due to toxic mold found in his home. He had been hospitalized since February of this year. McMahon served in the Marine Corps during World War II, receiving six Air Medals. He started his career in broadcasting at WLLH-AM then began appearing on television … Continue reading →

In Memoriam 2012 – Part 2

More of the people we lost in 2012: March 2012 5 – Robert B. Sherman – Natural Causes (86) Songwriter Sherman wrote “It’s a Small World (After All)” and penned songs for other musicals including Mary Poppins, Charlotte’s Web, The Jungle Book, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. 11 – Michael Hossack – Cancer (64) Hossack was the drummer for the Doobie Brothers, appearing on eleven of the band’s albums. 29 – Ronnie Montrose – Suicide (64) Montrose was a guitarist who had played with such acts as Sammy Hagar, Johnny Winter, Boz Scaggs, Van Morrison, and Sammy Hagar.  At the … Continue reading →

In Memoriam 2008

Another year is coming to an end and of course, we’ve lost some iconic names in pop culture. Here are some of the people that passed away in 2008: January 11 – Mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary, first man to reach the summit of Mt. Everest, 88 15 – Actor Brad Renfro (The Client, Apt Pupil, 25, of an accidental drug overdose 17 – World Chess Champion Bobby Fischer, 64, of kidney failure 18 – Actress Lois Nettleton (“Crossing Jordan”), 80, of lung cancer 19 – Actress Suzanne Pleshette (“Bob Newhart Show”), 70, of respiratory failure 19 – Singer John Stewart … Continue reading →