America’s Radio Icon, Casey Kasem Dies At 82

Casey Kasem, who entertained radio listeners for almost four decades as the host of countdown shows such as "American Top 40" and "Casey's Top 40," has died at 82. He died early hours of this morning, his daughter announced.

Casey had suffered from Lewy body disease, a form of dementia, and had recently been at the centre of a bitter family court battle over his care.

His death came days after a judge allowed the star's daughter Kerri to withhold food, liquid and medication from her father against the wishes of her stepmother Jean.

A lot of Americans condemned this action and Keri went on Facebook to educate them and wrote;

"For people who do not understand the natural dying process: Giving food and water to a dying body creates pain and further suffering. The body does not want or require food or water anymore in the dying process. My father can no longer digest foods and fluids fill his lungs up and will suffocate him. My Dad IS on pain meds."

Here is the message she wrote this morning on Facebook where she announced his death;

"Early this Father's Day morning, our dad Casey Kasem passed away surrounded by family and friends.

"Even though we know he is in a better place and no longer suffering, we are heartbroken.

"Thank you for all your love, support and prayers. The world will miss Casey Kasem, an incredible talent and humanitarian; we will miss our Dad."