Yahoo

‘Cha Cha Slide’ songwriter, DJ Casper, dies at 58

DJ Casper, the Chicago native whose real name was Willie Perry Jr., received kidney and liver cancer diagnoses in 2016. He died on Monday. DJ Casper, the man behind the iconic “Cha Cha Slide,” has ...
FOX 5 Atlanta

DJ Casper, ‘Cha-Cha Slide’ singer, dies after cancer battle: report

CHICAGO - DJ Casper, the musical mind behind the "Cha Cha Slide" – the ubiquitous song played at weddings, gyms and parties – has reportedly died after a battle with cancer. He was 58 years old.
The New York Times

DJ Casper, Whose Hit Song ‘Cha-Cha Slide’ Made You Dance, Dies at 58

The popular line dance, which gained international fame in the early 2000s, has been a staple at family functions, night clubs and more for more than 20 years. By Derrick Bryson Taylor DJ Casper, the ...
People

DJ Casper, the Hitmaker Behind the 'Cha Cha Slide,' Dead of Cancer at 58: Report

The Chicago-based DJ had a memorable appearance on 'Orange Is the New Black' in 2018 DJ Casper/Instagram DJ Casper, the Chicago DJ behind the dance floor staple “Cha Cha Slide,” has died, seven years ...
FOX8 Cleveland

‘Cha Cha Slide’ creator DJ Casper dies at 58

*Editor’s Note: The video above is about famous people from Ohio. CHICAGO (WJW) – DJ Casper, the creator of the global dance anthem “Cha Cha Slide,” has passed away at the age of 58. His wife ...