Pop princess Britney Spears has paid tribute to late American TV legend Ed McMahon on her Twitter page. The singer told of her sadness at McMahon's death and described the former Tonight Show sidekick as "a wonderful man".
She Tweeted: "I am deeply saddened by today's news about Ed McMahon. "He is responsible for giving so many artists their first shot, including myself. "He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed.Ed McMahon died early on Tuesday aged 86 after a long battle with cancer.
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Ed McMahon an icon of US television has died at the age of 86 in Los Angeles.
McMahon was hospitalized in February with pneumonia and other medical problems.
Best known for being Johnny Carson's announcer on The Tonight Show, McMahon worked in television for many years including hosting the popular show Star Search.
McMahon is survived by his wife Pamela and his five children.
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