DJ Casper, creator of 'Cha Cha Slide,' dies at 58 after cancer battle

DJ Casper gained fame with his popular line dance song "Cha Cha Slide," originally created for his nephew's aerobics class.
The song was released as "Casper Slide Pt. 2" in 2000 and became a global hit, even topping charts in the UK.
Casper was diagnosed with cancer in 2016 but remained positive, encouraging others with health struggles.
He spoke openly about his cancer battle and weight loss struggles in recent interviews.
Despite health challenges, Casper hoped his music could inspire joy and resilience in others.