All the Stars We've Lost in 2023

The "Cha Cha Slide" hitmaker, born Willie Perry Jr., died on Aug. 7 after his battle with renal and neuroendocrine cancer. The Chicago native was 58 years old. His death was confirmed to ABC7 on Aug. 8 by his wife, Kim, who announced that he died with his loved ones around him. "Casper was a fun-loving, giving person," she said in a statement. "He was a genuine, family oriented man. He loved Chicago with all his heart. He will be greatly missed."

Previously, the musician behind his iconic party hit spoke to ABC7 about his cancer diagnosis, saying, "If you know me, you know I'm not going to stop. I'm going to continue to go. I'm going to continue to go until I can't go."