Casey Kasem, the internationally
famous radio host, has died on Sunday morning. He was 82. He died at a Washington state hospital at 3.23 am on June 15, surrounded by his family
members and friends.
His death confirmed by his daughter
Kerri Kasem in a Facebook post on Father’s Day. He was suffering from Lewy body
disease, a common form of progressive dementia.
He was a cheerful person and
resonant voice who became him the king of the top 40 countdown, which ran for
decades. Casey Kasem, radio personality and actor, best known for being the host
of the music radio programs American Top 40.
Kerri Kasem wrote on twitter and Facebook:
"Even though we know he is in a better place and no longer suffering, we
are heartbroken". She also said the whole world will miss an incredible
talent and we will miss our dad.
Kasem’s radio show began on 1970
in Los Angeles. After his death
was announced many friends and fans began sharing their memories of the disc
jockey. On final episode he explained "When I signed off, I just said,
'And don't forget, keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the
stars.” I just did not want to say goodbye.
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