Stars from radio, television and music are reacting to Casey Kasem’s passing.
The radio and voice over legend died Sunday after a long illness, his children confirmed in a statement obtained by TheWrap. “We are confirming that Casey Kasem passed away at 3:23 AM this morning at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Gig Harbor, WA. He was surrounded by Kerri, Mike, Julie and close family and friends. No cause of death given at this time.”
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As news of Kasem’s death spread, stars including fellow radio legend Rick Dees and SAG-AFTRA president Ken Howard, took to social media to express their condolences.
https://twitter.com/CarsonDaly/status/478195074073759744
RIP Casey Kasem…I'll never forget what a joy it was to hear him say, "From Newport Beach, CA….here's Sugar Ray!"
— Mark McGrath (@mark_mcgrath) June 15, 2014
"Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars," Casey Kasem.
— *NSYNC (@NSYNC) June 15, 2014
Sad to hear the news this morning about Casey Kasem http://t.co/jx5DkKP9DI
— Rick Dees (@rickdees) June 15, 2014
Today we lost someone I admired, Casey Kasem. He was world class, knew the power of radio, and will truly be missed.
— Tom Joyner (@TJMShow) June 15, 2014
We've lost a music industry icon. Chngd the industry w/AT40 Cntdwn. RIP Casey Kasem. "Keep ur feet on the grnd & keep reaching 4🌟s"
— Marie Osmond (@marieosmond) June 15, 2014
https://twitter.com/oliviamunn/status/478214210485108736
RIP Casey Kasem… Lost my daddy to Parkinson's too. Makes me sad this father's day…: http://t.co/vuOFzK59yW pic.twitter.com/hB1VN7NMG5"
— Holly Robinson Peete 💃🏾♍️ (@hollyrpeete) June 15, 2014
“For many…Casey Kasem was the voice of popular music… may we all remember him best by ‘reaching for the stars.’”-President Ken Howard
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) June 15, 2014