Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chicago-born hitmaker DJ Casper, who created the "Cha Cha Slide," has died after a seven-year battle with cancer. (Justin Goff / ...

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 ...

DJ Casper released one of the most popular line dance songs ever in the “Cha Cha Slide” back in 2000, and it remains a mainstay at parties, weddings and large gatherings. DJ Casper, also known as Mr.

Willie Perry Jr., the Chicago musician known as DJ Casper who created the popular Cha Cha Slide line dance and wrote the hit song that made it a worldwide sensation, died Monday following a long ...

(CNN) — 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 ...

DJ Casper, creator of the 2000 novelty hit "Cha Cha Slide" and its ubiquitous line dance, has died at 58. Casper, whose birth name was Willie Perry Jr., died Monday after a seven-year battle with ...

The Chicago native's wife confirmed he passed after a long cancer fight on Monday. By Gil Kaufman DJ Casper, the Chicago artist best known for the creation of the party classic “Cha Cha Slide” has ...

The DJ behind the iconic line dance the “Cha Cha Slide” has died at age 58 following a battle with cancer. DJ Casper, real name Willie Perry Jr, died Monday, ABC 7 Chicago reports. The Chicago native ...

DJ Casper has died at age 58, Fox News Digital can confirm. Willie Perry Jr., known as DJ Casper, died Monday evening, according to the musician's relative, Quita D. Perry. "Casper was a fun-loving, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. DJ Casper, the creator of the dance hit and wedding reception staple “Cha Cha Slide,” died Monday following a seven-year battle ...