Richard Clark was born November 30, 1929 in Mount Vernon, New York.
That makes him 77.
Strokes hit people at various ages. High blood pressure is the leading cause.
He is an entertainer, but more importantly, a pioneer in presenting rock and roll to the American public. As a producer and manager, he launched the careers of many music icons.
People like Dick Clark used television to make the "young" from 14 - 21 a powerful force in America and Europe. Prior to this, there were simply children and adults. He is an original.