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Tributes have already begun pouring in from colleagues like Kelly Ripa, Simon Cowell, and fellow American Idol alumni who credit Seacrest with launching their careers. His unmistakable voice and effortless charisma made him one of the most recognizable personalities in broadcasting, with a career spanning morning television, award shows, and even Olympic coverage. Fans are expressing disbelief across social media, noting that Seacrest had just appeared on-air yesterday with his trademark energy, making this sudden loss particularly jarring for those who felt they knew him through decades of daily broadcasts.
