Dick Clark Suffers a Mild Stroke

The Associated Press reports that the ageless Dick Clark has been hospitalized after suffering a mild stroke. The former host of American Bandstand turned 75 on Nov. 30.

His publicist did not give many details, other than confirming that Clark was been hospitalized in the Los Angeles area.

The broadcast icon, known for hosting game shows and producing the American Music Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards and Golden Globe Awards, is in his 33rd year as host of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2005". He hopes to be back in the saddle in time to host the program. "The doctors tell me I should be back in the swing of things before too long so I'm hopeful to be able to make it to Times Square to help lead the country in ringing in the new year once again," Clark said in a statement.