DJ Casper, Creator Of ‘Cha-Cha Slide’, Dead At 58

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DJ Casper, whose birth name was Willie Perry Jr., has sadly died at the age of 58.

DJ Casper has died at the age of 58, Fox News Digital can confirm. Willie Perry Jr., known as DJ Casper, passed away Monday evening, according to the musician's relative Quita D. Perry.

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.

ABC7 News on Monday evening that the singer has battled kidney and liver cancer since 2016, and succumbed to the disease on the morning of Aug. 7.The star from Chicago, born Willie Perry Jr, created the “Cha Cha Slide” — originally dubbed “Casper Slide Pt.1” — in 1998 for his nephew, a personal trainer who intended to use the line dance song in his fitness class. The tune quickly spread throughout Chicago and, in 2000, he released a new version of the song, called “Casper Slide Pt.2,” under his stage name Mr.

Ellise Shafer DJ Casper, best known for creating the hugely successful dance hit “Cha Cha Slide,” has died, according to the BBC. He was 58. Casper’s wife, Kim, told Chicago’s ABC7 — which first reported the news — that he died on Monday after a seven-year bout with cancer.

The musician responsible for popular dance song 'Cha-Cha Slide' has died at 58-years-old. DJ Casper, born Willie Perry Jr, was diagnosed with kidney and liver cancer in 2016 and sadly passed away due to the illness on Monday (August 7) .

ABC7.Casper, whose real name was Willie Perry Jr., had been diagnosed with kidney and liver cancer in 2016.Speaking to ABC7 this May, the artist explained: “They went in to try to do surgery, and they found out the kidney was connected to the main artery, so they decided not to do it and just treat it.”He also told the outlet that he hoped ‘Cha Cha Slide’ would always serve as a reminder of “the power of unity, community and positivity”.Released in 2000, the line dance single was initially created as aerobic exercise for Casper’s nephew who worked at US fitness club chain Bally’s Total Fitness.“From there, it just took off. Elroy Smith from [Chicago hip-hop radio station] WGCI grabbed ahold of it,” he told ABC 7.‘Cha Cha Slide’ went on to top the UK singles chart in 2004.

DJ Casper, real name Willie Perry Jr, has passed away at the age of 58, his wife has announced.The pop music legend, who was best known for his iconic party hit the Cha Cha Slide, was diagnosed with kidney and liver cancer back in 2016, however no cause of death has yet been announced. His wife Kim confirmed the sad news to ABC7, sharing that he passed away surrounded by his loved ones. In his last TV interview, DJ Casper told the same outlet about his battle with cancer, which had caused him lose a lot of weight and left him struggling to eat.

has died. He was 58.The DJ — who was born Willie Perry Jr.