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 — ...

CHICAGO, Illinois -- DJ Casper, the creator of the world-famous "Cha Cha Slide," has died at 58 years old. The DJ lost his battle with cancer on Monday. This past May, Casper sat down with ABC7's ...

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.

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, the creator of party hit “Cha Cha Slide”, has died aged 58. The Chicago-based musician died on Monday (7 August), seven years after he was diagnosed with kidney and liver cancer. His death ...

DJ Casper (Willie Perry, Jr.) performs during rehearsals for his performance on 'The Jenny Jones Show' in Chicago, Illinois in September 2000. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images) CHICAGO - DJ Casper, ...

DJ Casper, the Chicago musician who created the world famous dance anthem "Cha Cha Slide," has died. He was 58. Chicago's ABC7 was the first to report the news from Casper's wife, Kim, that he died ...