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Britney Spears is opening up about the death of Ed McMahon, who she says give her her "first shot" as an artist.
"I am deeply saddened by today's news about Ed McMahon," Britney tweeted. "He is responsible for giving so many artists their first shot including myself. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed."
Britney appeared on the McMahon-hosted "Star Search" when she was a child.
Britney Spears is opening up about the death of Ed McMahon, who she says give her her "first shot" as an artist.
"I am deeply saddened by today's news about Ed McMahon," Britney tweeted. "He is responsible for giving so many artists their first shot including myself. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed."
Britney appeared on the McMahon-hosted "Star Search" when she was a child.
