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 ...
NPR

DJ Casper, creator of the iconic and ubiquitous 'Cha Cha Slide,' has died at 58

The musical mind behind the "Cha Cha Slide" — the ubiquitous turn-of-the-millennium dance hit played at celebrations and in gyms across the world — has died. DJ Casper died Monday after a long battle ...
Yahoo

‘Cha-Cha Slide’ creator DJ Casper dies at 58. How the iconic line dance came to be

DJ Casper, best known for his global dance hit the “Cha-Cha Slide,” has died, multiple outlets report. He was 58. The Chicago native died Monday, Aug. 7, after a seven-year cancer battle, his wife ...
Yahoo

DJ Casper, Creator of Party Dance Classic ‘Cha Cha Slide’ Dies at 58

DJ Casper, the Chicago artist best known for the creation of the party classic “Cha Cha Slide” has died at 58. According to ABC 7, Casper’s wife confirmed to the station that he died on Monday (Aug. 7 ...
NPR

DJ Casper, creator of the iconic and ubiquitous 'Cha Cha Slide,' dies at 58

People who go to weddings or birthday parties or just about anything are bound to hear this booming voice calling them to the dance floor. DJ CASPER: This is something new - the Casper Slide Part 2 ...