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This gloomy weather reflects a tragic day with the passing of television icon Dick Clark. Ever since we were little, we can remember watching him take over the small screen in our living room every New Year’s Eve. His endearing personality and lovable disposition touched the hearts of everyone in America.

You’ll continue to be an inspiration to us all Dick Clark. Thanks for the amazing rockin years you were with us. You’ll truly be missed

— Jonas Brothers (@JonasBrothers) April 18, 2012

Twitter is abuzz with the loss of the actor, including the Jonas Brothers who performed on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” back in 2008. As a staple presence in entertainment, Clark will be sorely missed by all and his memory will forever live on.

As Dick Clark would say himself in his famous departing catchphrase, “For now, Dick Clark…so long.”

What’s your favorite memory of the television icon? Let us know in the comments and on Twitter.