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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 ...
People

Mom Thought Her Toddler Was Just Playing. Then Something Caught Her Eye (Exclusive)

Addy Moore learned the 'Cha-Cha Slide' by DJ Casper at daycare Alex Moore One evening, Alex Moore was playing with her 23-month-old daughter, Addy They were being silly and listening to nursery rhymes ...
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DJ Casper, creator of the 'Cha Cha Slide,' dies at 58

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KSL

DJ Casper, artist behind 'Cha Cha Slide,' has died

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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 ...
abc7NY

'Cha Cha Slide' creator DJ Casper dies at 58 after cancer battle, wife says

CHICAGO, Illinois -- DJ Casper, the creator of the world-famous "Cha Cha Slide," has died at 58 years old. The DJ lost his battle with cancer on Monday. This past May, Casper sat down with ABC7's ...
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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: ...
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 ...
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 ...
USA Today

DJ Casper, creator of the 'Cha Cha Slide,' dies at 58 following cancer diagnosis

DJ Casper, the creator behind dance party favorite "Cha Cha Slide," has died. He was 58. The Chicago native, real name Willie Perry Jr., died from cancer on Monday with his family by his side, his ...
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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 ...