Casey Kasem, (1932-2014), Legendary DJ and the Singular Voice of ‘American Top 40’

Casey Kasem

Casey Kasem, the singular voice of the immensely popular syndicated weekly top-40 pop music countdown show American Top 40 and the distinctive voice of Norville “Shaggy” Rogers from the long-running animated series, Scooby-Doo, died on Sunday, June 15, 2014 after a long and often painful battle with Lewy body dementia at his home in Gig Harbor, Washington. He was 82 years old.

Mr. Kasem’s daughter Kerri posted a picture of her Dad on Facebook with this statement:

Early this Father’s Day morning, our dad Casey Kasem passed away surrounded by family and friends. Even though we know he is in a better place and no longer suffering, we are heartbroken. Thank you for all your love, support and prayers. The world will miss Casey Kasem, an incredible talent and humanitarian; we will miss our Dad.

With love, Kerri, Mike and Julie.

Casey Kasem With Daughter

Farewell Mr. Kasem. Your voice has been and will always be missed.

image via caseykasem.com

via The New York Times

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

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