DJ Casper, Creator of the "Cha Cha Slide," Passes Away at 58

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DJ Casper, known for making the catchy "Cha Cha Slide," has passed away at 58 after battling cancer.

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He made the song for his nephew's workout, but it got really popular

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It changed into the "Cha Cha Slide" and became a big hit in the UK in 2004.

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The song was played on Chicago's WGCI-FM radio in 2000 and then a big record company noticed it.

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People everywhere love the "Cha Cha Slide" and play it at parties and schools.

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The song is easy to dance to and is famous on TV shows like Orange is the New Black and SNL.

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Even when he was sick, DJ Casper stayed positive and told others to keep dancing, like in the "Cha Cha Slide."

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