Britney Spears was only 10 when she competed on Star Search, but the experience left her with nothing but positive memories of the show's host Ed McMahon.
News of Ed's death came yesterday, and Britney took time out to pay tribute to the man who helped give her a break in the business.
"I am deeply saddened by today's news about Ed McMahon," she Tweeted. "He is responsible for giving so many artists their first shot, including myself. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed."
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