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22. End of an era, for sure. His suffering is over. Unfortunately the family he left behind will

Sun Jun 15, 2014, 01:30 PM

Jun 2014

probably continue in dispute. I'm glad his daughter Kerri was there. His wife and human topiary Jean Kasem seems to have been the cause of some awful divisiveness and discord within his the last years. There were times when his kids from his first marriage wanted was to see him. They didn't want any money, they didn't want any favors. They just wanted to see him. And Jean Kasem did her level best to stand in their way.

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Legendary radio personality Casey Kasem dies at 82 [View all] NYC Liberal Jun 2014 OP

His voice will carry on liberal N proud Jun 2014 #1

My favorite... mikeysnot Jun 2014 #2

... progressoid Jun 2014 #3

He was obviously very frustrated about an ongoing problem. Producer should have fixed that issue. RBInMaine Jun 2014 #38

I'll always rember him from Transformers. AngryAmish Jun 2014 #4

never knew the voice actors PatrynXX Jun 2014 #9

me too. Cliffjumper, Bluestreak and Teletraan 1 roguevalley Jun 2014 #34

Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars nt HomerRamone Jun 2014 #5

American Top 40! hamsterjill Jun 2014 #15

I'm listening to his show on Sirius-XM right now Omaha Steve Jun 2014 #6

I listen to it about every weekend. LeftofObama Jun 2014 #27

that wife of his is in trouble now PatrynXX Jun 2014 #7

Not Sure erpowers Jun 2014 #16

Been there! mntleo2 Jun 2014 #31

Sorry erpowers Jun 2014 #35

Sorry I just had to rant I knew why she brought him to WA State ... mntleo2 Jun 2014 #45

Now checking in at number 82, it is the legendary Casey Kasem ... SkatmanRoth Jun 2014 #8

Niiiiiiiiice one! marble falls Jun 2014 #10

+1.. Historic NY Jun 2014 #13

He has a dedicated channel on the IHeart Radio phone app LTR Jun 2014 #18

nice Botany Jun 2014 #20

Someone once described him as having a 'polyurethane voice'. Aristus Jun 2014 #11

RIP, Shaggy... Tom_Foolery Jun 2014 #12

Zoinks ... Drifter Jun 2014 #24

synonymous with my growing up with music 'Casey's Coast to Coast'... can still hear it all tomm2thumbs Jun 2014 #14

And I can't believe what his family did to him alp227 Jun 2014 #17

I don't know that it was that clear cut. forthemiddle Jun 2014 #25

no, the problem was just his current wife and how she kept every other family and friend away JI7 Jun 2014 #32

RIP Casey, you had a comforting voice, thanks for the Top Forty. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #19

The voice of my youth playing the soundtrack of my youth. Boomerproud Jun 2014 #21

End of an era, for sure. His suffering is over. Unfortunately the family he left behind will calimary Jun 2014 #22

When I see Jean on the tv news.............. Capt.Rocky300 Jun 2014 #33

let's not forget ... justsomeguy01 Jun 2014 #23

He did an episode on the original Hawaii Five O Hawaii Hiker Jun 2014 #26

As they say in the business undeterred Jun 2014 #28

In light of the familiy difficulties ongoing, a very nice and heartfelt statement from the family. marble falls Jun 2014 #29

My long-distance dedication Alex P Notkeaton Jun 2014 #30

R.I.P. BumRushDaShow Jun 2014 #36

AWESOME iconic radio dj and voice actor, and good humanitarian. RIP Casey. RBInMaine Jun 2014 #37

Sunday mornings, delivering newspapers listening to the Countdown ... 1000words Jun 2014 #39

Don't forget his critical acting role... brooklynite Jun 2014 #40

R.I.P. Mr. Kasem olddad56 Jun 2014 #41

He was a big time progressive Adenoid_Hynkel Jun 2014 #42

More than a DJ, a supporter of Progressive causes such as justice for Palestine ellenrr Jun 2014 #43

The ULTIMATE long distance dedication. Rhinodawg Jun 2014 #44

Amazing man ripcord Jun 2014 #46