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 ...
Vulture

DJ Casper, Father of the ‘Cha Cha Slide,’ Dead at 58

In deeply un-funky news, DJ Casper, creator of the “Cha Cha Slide,” is dead at the age of 58. His wife, Kim, told Chicago’s ABC News 7 that the DJ and hype man died on August 7 of cancer, after being ...
E!

"Cha Cha Slide" Creator DJ Casper Dead at 58 After Cancer Battle

DJ Casper, the creator of the "Cha Cha Slide," died on Aug. 7 at the age of 58, his wife Kim confirmed to Chicago's ABC7. Casper's passing comes after a yearslong battle with cancer. "They diagnosed ...
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 ...
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 ...
AllHipHop

Lawsuit Erupts Over “Cha Cha Slide”

DJ Casper (aka Mr. C), songwriter of the crossover 2003 hit Cha Cha Slide, has filed lawsuit against several parties over copyright and publishing rights to the popular track. In the lawsuit, filed ...
AOL

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

DJ Casper inspired millions to dance the "Cha-Cha Slide." Days after the announcement of his death, the man who played it on the radio speaks out about his enduring legacy. (Photo illustration: ...
Deadline.com

DJ Casper Dies: ‘Cha Cha Slide’ Dance Hit Creator Was 58

DJ Casper, the creator of the dance hit and wedding reception staple “Cha Cha Slide,” died Monday following a seven-year battle with cancer. He was 58. His death was reported by his wife Kim to ...
Billboard

DJ Casper, Creator of Party Dance Classic ‘Cha Cha Slide’ Dies at 58

The Chicago native's wife confirmed he passed after a long cancer fight on Monday. By Gil Kaufman DJ Casper, the Chicago artist best known for the creation of the party classic “Cha Cha Slide” has ...
popcrush

‘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 ...
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 ...