Music Stars React to Dick Clark's Death

The death of Dick Clark at 82 has sparked an outpouring of grief on Twitter from stars who worked with the American Bandstand host and appeared on his show: 

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.

— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) April 18, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) April 18, 2012

Such sad news. RIP Dick Clark.twitpic.com/9bd5uf

— Al Yankovic (@alyankovic) April 18, 2012

Dick Clark was eternally young.No matter what culturally phenomenon was happening, he always embraced it.RIP... bit.ly/JI4pMr

— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) April 18, 2012

"Back in the 1960's the pop culture catch-phrase was "Never trust anyone over 30". Dick Clark was trustworthy all... fb.me/WWP1i5vh

— Heart (@officialheart) April 18, 2012

Dick Clark. A Great Philadelphian. Thank You Very Much!

— Questo of The Roots (@questlove) April 18, 2012

R.I.P Dick Clarkinstagr.am/p/JkwB6wL2hy/

— Big Boi of OUTKAST (@BigBoi) April 18, 2012

Sad to hear about Dick Clark. Rest in peace: eonline.mobi/article?id=309…

— Duran Duran (@duranduran) April 18, 2012

RIP Dick Clark. Will think of you every NYE.

— Hayley from Paramore (@yelyahwilliams) April 18, 2012

Dick Clark was a Rock 'n' Roll Radio/TV icon with an influence on pop culture for more than 50 years.Rest in peace.-ISAAC

— HANSON (@hansonmusic) April 18, 2012

REST IN PEACE to the DICK CLARK!! U were pioneer n a good man!! Thank u sir

— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) April 18, 2012

Rest in peace Mr. Dick Clark. Thank you for new years and new years of class, positivity & entertainment.

— Dane Cook (@danecook) April 18, 2012

Sad to hear about the passing of Dick Clark!His contribution to music and the platform he gave people will always be remembered.

— Michelle Williams (@RealMichelleW) April 18, 2012

For ever, Dick Clark... So long.

— Neil Patrick Harris (@ActuallyNPH) April 18, 2012

Dick Clark dead. Okay so now I'm starting to get a little moreconcerned about all this 2012 Mayan shit

— Denis Leary (@denisleary) April 18, 2012

Farewell to one of my all time idols Dick Clark- genius pioneer in music/television and just a great guy! You will be missed!

— Lance Bass (@LanceBass) April 18, 2012

Our sincerest condolences to Dick Clark's wife, Kari, his family & all who loved & admired him which includes the whole Estefan clan!

— Gloria Estefan (@GloriaEstefan) April 18, 2012

Our hearts go out 2 Dick Clark's family. The memories u've created will live forever & r experiences w/ u is ... tmi.me/ozJds

— backstreetboys (@backstreetboys) April 18, 2012

American “@thiirteen: Bandstand in the Sky by @PeteYorn, for Dick Clark - youtube.com/watch?v=ZTwaK6…”

— Pete Yorn (@peteyorn) April 18, 2012

RIP Mr. Dick Clark. You will be missed

— Chris Daughtry (@CHRIS_Daughtry) April 18, 2012

RIP Dick Clark

— josh groban (@joshgroban) April 18, 2012

the end of an era. R.I.P. Dick Clark.

— Rob Thomas (@ThisIsRobThomas) April 18, 2012