American television personality Dick Clark has announced that he will auction off several prominent items from his own personal collection of memorabilia, amassed over his multi-decade career in show business.

Reuters reports that some of the big-ticket items include a left-handed bass originally owned by Paul McCartney, a bra worn by Madonna, and one of Michael Jackson’s iconic beaded gloves.

The 76-year-old will also sell the microphone he used for 31 years while hosting American Bandstand. Guernsey’s Auction House said the piece could bring in anything between $10,000 and $100,000 US.

“It was an extension of my right arm,” said Clark. “I held on to it for several hours a day, every day.”

Part of the cash raised in the sale will be donated to TJ Martell Foundation, and organization that helps fund cancer, leukaemia and AIDS research.






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