DJ Casper, the creator behind dance party favorite "Cha Cha Slide," has died. He was 58. The Chicago native, real name Willie Perry Jr., died from cancer on Monday with his family by his side, his ...

DJ Casper, born Willie Perry Jr., performs during rehearsals for his performance on The Jenny Jones Show in Chicago in September 2000. Perry has died at age 58. The musical mind behind the "Cha Cha ...

(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 ...

Songwriter William Perry Jr., a.k.a DJ Casper (the man behind the iconic “Cha-Cha Slide”) has died. That’s according to Chicago’s ABC7, which reported late on Monday that Casper had died following a ...

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 — ...

(CNN) — DJ Casper, born Willie Perry, Jr., has died after a battle with cancer, his wife told CNN affiliate ABC 7 Chicago on Monday. (CNN) — DJ Casper, born Willie Perry, Jr., has died after a battle ...

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. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "CHA CHA SLIDE") DJ CASPER: This is ...

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