'Cha-Cha Slide' creator DJ Casper has died, at age 58.
The Chicago native reportedly created the iconic dance and song as a step aerobics routine, when he was helping his nephew, who worked as a fitness trainer at Bally's Total Fitness, according toThe craze started soon after, when DJ Casper was inundated with requests to play the song at parties and events. It was soon picked up and played by Chicago's WGCI-FM in 2000, and eventually released by Universal Records.
The song became a staple of birthday celebrations, bar mitzvahs and wedding receptions across the globe.and reflected on his contribution to pop culture, sharing,"I have one of the biggest songs that played at all stadiums: hockey, basketball, football, baseball; they played it at the Olympics... It was something that everybody could do."
He also explained that he had recently had to stop touring and playing gigs amid his cancer battle, but shared a message of positivity for others dealing with similar struggles. "Anybody that's going through cancer, know that you have cancer and cancer does not have you," he said."So, keep on doing the 'Cha-Cha Slide.'"
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Chicago native and 'Cha Cha Slide' creator DJ Casper dies at 58 after cancer battle, wife saysDJ Casper, the creator of the popular line dance 'Cha Cha Slide', has passed away at the age of 58 after battling cancer. In his last television interview, Casper spoke about his health struggles and his determination to remain positive. His iconic song continues to unite people from all backgrounds.
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