America’s Radio Icon, Casey Kasem Dies At 82

Casey Kasem, who entertained radio listeners for almost four
decades as the host of countdown shows such as “American Top 40” and
“Casey’s Top 40,” has died at 82. He died early hours of this
morning, his daughter announced.

Casey had suffered from Lewy body disease, a form of
dementia, and had recently been at the centre of a bitter family court battle
over his care.

His death came days after a judge allowed the star’s
daughter Kerri to withhold food, liquid and medication from her father against
the wishes of her stepmother Jean.

A lot of Americans condemned this action and Keri went on
Facebook to educate them and wrote;

“For people who do not understand the natural dying
process: Giving food and water to a dying body creates pain and further
suffering. The body does not want or require food or water anymore in the dying
process. My father can no longer digest foods and fluids fill his lungs up and
will suffocate him. My Dad IS on pain meds.”

Here is the message she wrote this morning on Facebook where she announced his
death;

“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.”