Dick Clark: Celebrities react to his death on Twitter

@barrymanilow A Special Note and Memory from Barry regarding his friend, Dick Clark: facebook.com/photo.php?fbid...  (Isaac Brekken / For The Times)

@GloriaEstefan You will never be forgotten... We love you, Dick Clark! May you find eternal peace & light... http://pic.twitter.com/3gPalwgs  (Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images)

@WilliamShatner My condolences go out to the family of Dick Clark. My best, Bill  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

@Joan_Rivers Very sad to hear about Dick Clark. What a great life. What a great career. Relevant until the end. He will be missed!  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

@ActuallyNPH For ever, Dick Clark... So long.  (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

@Matt_Morrison A sad day as we have lost Dick Clark, an American Icon. You will be missed.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

@HarveyLevinTMZ Dick Clark was one of a kind ... he built an empire in the TV glory day. He was an amazing producer and host..and he was immensely creative.  (Craig Mathew / Associated Press)

@hollyrpeete #RIP Dick Clark. Always so nice Employed me many times. I will miss you Dick. Prayers to Kari and the family #Legend  (Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images)

@ShannaMoakler I will Miss you Dick Clark, It was a honor to be interviewed by you at #MissTeenUSA you will be so missed. xoxo http://say.ly/SPz36WP  (Valerie Macon / Getty Images)

@TheDoochMan You may remember Dick Clark as the world’s oldest living teenager. I’ll remember him as the man who beat me in a pushup contest - he was 74.  (Rene Macura / Associated Press)

@JackeeHarry RIP To My Dear Friend Of 30yrs .. Famed Producer/Host, Dick Clark. Gone, But #NeverToBeForgotten.  (Moses Robinson / Getty Images)

@SethGreen So saddened by Dick Clark‘s passing- an innovator, a legend, a man who believed in the greatness of humans. #ThankYou  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

@blakeshelton So proud I had the chance to shake hands with Dick Clark in my lifetime... Great man.  (David Livingston / Getty Images)

@BravoAndy RIP Dick Clark! The broadcasting legend will remain a teenager in our memory forever. #Bandstand  (Peter Kramer / Associated Press)

@Fergie Dick Clark will be truly missed. We will carry on his legacy every New Year’s Eve. http://pic.twitter.com/qbi9ub5C  (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)

@pattonoswalt “I finally get to apologize to GG Allin for never having him on Bandstand.” -- Dick Clark’s last words. #rip  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

@andersoncooper What a career Dick Clark had! What a life! My thoughts are with his family and friends.  (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

@KenJennings I’m told Dick Clark used to tape TEN episodes of Pyramid in a day. Game show warrior.  (Seth Wenig / Associated Press)

@UncleRUSH Dick Clark was eternally young. No matter what culturally phenomenon was happening, he always embraced it. RIP...  (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

@NickSLachey So sorry to hear about the passing of the incomperable Dick Clark. Few people have left such an impression on our industry as he did! #rip  (Ryan Pierse / Getty Images)

@itstonybennett Dick Clark was a great guy and one of the first people to play my records. He will be missed.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

@RobLowe Had the pleasure to work with Dick Clark when I was 15. He was charming and kind; a true American icon that will live forever.

@katiecouric Dick Clark was such an institution and inspiration. Not ashamed to say I loved American bandstand when I was a kid!  (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

@jermjackson5 Dick Clark always came to our dressing pre-show to make sure we were okay and catered for. Big hearted. One-of-a-kind. Will be missed...  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

@QuincyDJones Rest in Peace my good friend Dick Clark. A pioneer who’s mark on American culture will be felt forever.  (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)

@LA_Reid Dick Clark’s profound contributions to music, television and popular culture will reverberate throughout time. R.I.P. Mr. American Bandstand  (Frank Micelotta / Getty Images)

@carsonjdaly We lost an icon today.
@carsonjdaly I will always cherish the personal time we had together. I am indebted to Dick Clark and his legacy. My heart goes out to his family.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

@levarburton Dick Clark was a class act, and a pro’s pro both in front of and behind the camera. There’ll never be another like him! #nationaltreasure  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

@cesarmillan My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Dick Clark, a fellow dog lover and an entertainment legend.  (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

@TheBJThomas Dick Clark was our mentor and validation. Being on Bandstand and his tour gave us credibility. He leaves an empty space, can’t be replaced.  (Alexander Gallardo / Los Angeles Times)

@MrGeorgeWallace Last month a man named Dick Clark came to my show. It was an honor to have him. Rest in peace, sir. http://pic.twitter.com/MG95OH5e  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

@sutterink so sad about dick clark. such an american music icon. i’m old enough to remember ABS.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

@realjoeyfatone RIP Dick Clark many years of joy on TV and never forget nye 95’ when I was still in HS,
@realjoeyfatone had my first nye kiss on tv said he was a lucky dog..which I was cause it was the woman I married years later  (Ethan Miller / Getty Images)

@DeenaNicoleMTVAll legends are passing away .. Rip Dick Clark .. So sad :(  (Lionel Cironneau / Associated Press)

@youngfollowill R.I.P. Dick Clark? Say it ain’t so...  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

@darrenhayes Thank you Dick Clark for inspiring a small town boy to make it big. You hosted the dreams that inspired me all the way to the AMA’s.  (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)

Daniel M. Snyder, chairman, Dick Clark Productions

One of the real draws when we purchased Dick Clark Productions was the opportunity to build on the tremendous foundation of programming that this icon of American broadcasting created.

I got to know Dick over the past five years and he was just as personable and warm in person as he was on television. Once you got to know Dick, it was obvious why he was so beloved by his fans. He was in every sense of the word, a giant.

Dick Clark will be sorely missed. He was truly one of a kind.

Mark Shapiro, chief executive, Dick Clark Productions

Dick Clark was an American institution. He was able to replicate the magic he brought to American Bandstand, not once but several times, through The Golden Globes, New Year’s Rockin Eve and thousands of hours of programming in almost every genre imaginable. He was the first of his kind -- a pioneer, entrepreneur and creative visionary who bridged and cultivated the music scene with traditional show business.

Dick Clark entertained and touched the lives of several generations. He is truly irreplaceable and will be greatly missed by the employees of our company and millions of fans worldwide.
  (Bryan Chan / Los Angeles Times)