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‘Cha Cha Slide’ Creator DJ Casper Dead at 58

DJ Casper, the creator of international sensation "Cha Cha Slide," has died at the age of 58. The Chicago native passed away due to cancer on Monday (Aug. 7), according to ABC7 Chicago. "Casper was a ...
Los Angeles Times

DJ Casper, Chicago hype man behind ‘Cha Cha Slide’ phenomenon, dies at 58

DJ Casper, creator of the 2000 novelty hit “Cha Cha Slide” and its ubiquitous line dance, has died at 58. Casper, whose birth name was Willie Perry Jr., died Monday after a seven-year battle with ...
Okayplayer

DJ Casper, ‘Cha Cha Slide’ Creator, Has Died After Lengthy Cancer Battle

DJ Casper, best known for the international line dance song “Cha Cha Slide” has died. The Chicago DJ, hype man and recording artist reportedly died on Monday (August 7) with close loved ones by his ...
Yahoo

He was the 1st to play the 'Cha-Cha Slide' on the radio. He's 'still mesmerized' by the hit.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. DJ Casper inspired millions to dance the "Cha-Cha Slide." Days after the announcement of his death, the man who played it on the ...
CNN

DJ Casper, artist behind ‘Cha Cha Slide,’ has died

DJ Casper, born Willie Perry, Jr., has died after a battle with cancer, his wife told CNN affiliate ABC7 Chicago on Monday. The Chicago native was reportedly 58. CNN has reached out to his family for ...
Essence

DJ Casper, “Cha Cha Slide” Creator, Dies at 58

DJ Casper, best known for creating the wildly popular dance hit “Cha Cha Slide,” has died. He was 58. According to Chicago’s ABC7, Casper’s wife, Kim, said that the musician died on Monday after a ...
digitalmusicnews.com

‘Cha Cha Slide’ Creator DJ Casper Dies at 58

‘Cha Cha Slide’ creator DJ Casper, a Chicago favorite, dies at 58 after battling cancer. DJ Casper, creator of the dance hit “Cha Cha Slide,” which has played at celebrations and gymnasiums worldwide ...
NPR

DJ Casper, creator of the iconic and ubiquitous 'Cha Cha Slide,' dies at 58

People who go to weddings or birthday parties or just about anything are bound to hear this booming voice calling them to the dance floor. DJ CASPER: This is something new - the Casper Slide Part 2 ...
TMZ

'Cha Cha Slide' Creator DJ Casper Dead at 58 from Cancer

DJ Casper, the creator of the internationally famous "Cha Cha Slide," has died after a battle with cancer. The artist passed away Monday, according to his family. He'd been diagnosed with liver and ...
Variety

DJ Casper, ‘Cha Cha Slide’ Creator, Dies at 58

In 2016, Casper was diagnosed with kidney and liver cancer. In May, Casper discussed his health challenges further in an interview with ABC7’s Samantha Chatman. “I used to weigh 236 pounds, and I ...
Entertainment Weekly

DJ Casper, the 'Cha Cha Slide' creator, dies at 58

DJ Casper, the Chicago musician who created the world famous dance anthem "Cha Cha Slide," has died. He was 58. Chicago's ABC7 was the first to report the news from Casper's wife, Kim, that he died ...