Casey Kasem dead at 82 after fighting long bout of Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson's disease and sepsis, said his children. Casey Kasem dead at 82 reportedly occurred in a Washington hospital as daughter Kerri Kasem had him removed from a Seattle home where he was cared for by Jean Kasem.
It was only last week that a judge has ruled that Kerri could start administering end of life care to her father and stop force-feeding the 82-year-old to keep him alive. However, the beloved DJ was finally put to rest as Casey Kasem dead at 82 made headlines when he died in Washington.
Casey Kasem dead at 82 happened around 3.23am at a Washington hospital, said spokesman Danny Deraney in a statement.
Casey Kasem dead at 82 was announced on social media by his children Mike, Kerri and Julie Kasem, according to a report by The Daily Mail. However, the announcement hasn't been made together with second wife, Jean Kasem, who had been fighting his three children from first wife in court with regard to the former voice actor's medical treatment.
The announcement of Casey Kasem dead at 82 on social media read:
"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."
With Casey Kasem dead at 82, the broadcast legend's family won't be getting into a feud over his care any longer. According to The Associated Press, the feud with Casey's family is between his children from his first marriage and his second wife Jean. Just last month, his daughter Kerri Kasem reportedly won legal custody after a long legal battle.
Casey Kasem dead at 82 will now finally put to rest not only Kasem's body over his fight with his illnesses, but his family's feud as well. Kasem has been known worldwide as the host of 'American Top 40' countdown. He was also the voice of much-loved characters such as Shaggy from Scooby-Doo and others in numerous commercials.
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