DJ Casper, creator of 'Cha Cha Slide,' dies at 58

DJ Casper, the creator of the popular song Cha Cha Slide, passed away on August 7 after a battle with kidney and liver cancer. He was 58 years old.

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DJ Casper, born in 1965 and raised in Chicago, was an iconic American DJ and songwriter.

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His wife, Kim, announced that he had tragically lost his battle with the disease.

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In 2016, DJ Casper was diagnosed with two types of cancer – renal and neuroendocrine, affecting his kidneys and liver.

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Despite the diagnosis, he remained resilient and continues to inspire others with his positivity.

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He once said, "To anyone who is going through cancer, know that you have cancer and cancer is not you."

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His determination was evident when he said, "If you know me, you know I'm not going to stop. I'll keep going until I can't go on."

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DJ Casper's claim to fame was the creation of the world famous 'Cha Cha Slide',

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A song that began as a step aerobics routine for her nephew, David Wilson,

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Joe was a fitness trainer at Bally Total Fitness Health Club in Hyde Park, Chicago.

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neighbourhood. The song quickly gained popularity in fitness clubs and schools,

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Eventually becoming a global sensation, it has been played at birthday celebrations, bar mitzvahs, wedding receptions and even the Olympics.

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Apart from his music career, DJ Casper also featured in the popular TV series 'Orange is the New Black' in 2013.

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