KTHV

DJ who created 'Cha Cha Slide' dead at 58

WASHINGTON — DJ Casper, the creator of the hit dance song "Cha Cha Slide," died Monday, according to a Chicago news outlet. He was 58. Casper died after fighting cancer for seven years, ABC7 Chicago ...
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 ...
WLWT

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

DJ Casper, known for his hit song with an accompanying dance, “Cha Cha Slide,” has died at 58. Related video above: Top 10 songs that gave us famous dancesCasper’s wife Kim confirmed the news to ABC7 ...
NPR

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

The musical mind behind the "Cha Cha Slide" — the ubiquitous turn-of-the-millennium dance hit played at celebrations and in gyms across the world — has died. DJ Casper died Monday after a long battle ...
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 ...
Tampa Bay Times

Creator of ‘Cha-Cha Slide’ dance hit DJ Casper dies at 58

The Chicago-born star, who also created its accompanying dance, had been diagnosed with kidney and liver cancer. DJ Casper, best known as the creator of the "Cha-Cha Slide" has died at age 58 from ...