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Ryan Seacrest: Dick Clark ‘Is In a Better Place … He Will Be Missed Greatly’

Following the recent passing of TV legend Dick Clark, friends like Ryan Seacrest have made sure to acknowledge the marks he made both professionally and personally

By Andrea Reiher /

Longtime pals Clark and Seacrest

Ryan Seacrest acknowledges the passing of good friend and TV legend Dick Clark

Television legend Dick Clark passed away Wednesday (April 18) at the age of 82. American Idol host Ryan Seacrest was a longtime friend of Clark’s and really considered him to be a mentor in his rise to fame.

At the top of the Idol broadcast Wednesday night, Seacrest led with, “We can’t begin tonight’s show without acknowledging the passing of a television pioneer and my dear friend Dick Clark. Without Dick, a show like this would not exist. He will be missed greatly. Our thoughts and our prayers go out to his family. I know that he is in a better place, saying, ‘Hey, let’s get on with the show, OK?’ You got it, boss.”

Seacrest was visibly holding back tears as he wished his friend well. A sad day for fans everywhere. May he rest in peace.

RIP, Dick Clark.