CLARK RETURNS HOME AFTER STROKE

Legendary American TV presenter DICK CLARK has returned to his Malibu, California, home following a stroke which left him hospitalised for more than seven weeks.

The 75-year-old was unable to host his Times Square, New York NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE spectacular (31DEC04) for the first time in 32 years - but he was able to watch the show hosted in his absence by REGIS PHILBIN.

During the holiday broadcast, celebrities including MADONNA, JANET JACKSON and JOHN TRAVOLTA were seen in recorded messages urging Clark to get well soon, while fans held up 'Get Well Dick' signs.

Publicist PAUL SHEFRIN says, "He was very touched by the outpouring of support, not only from the celebrity world but from the people on the streets of New York."