It saddens us here at TFW2005 to bring you the news that voice actor and legendary radio star, Casey Kasem, has passed away at the age of 82. If you were a fan of the original Transformers cartoon, Casey Kasem provided the voices for Cliffjumper, Bluestreak, Dr. Arkeville and Teletraan-1. He was also known for his roles as Shaggy on Scooby Doo and Robin on the Super-Friends. Outside of voice acting, he was known as the host of American Top 40 and had one of the most prolific careers in radio history. Unfortunately, the last several months of Casey’s life has had it’s share in drama. In October of last year, he was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia. A disease often confused with Parkinson’s. The disease left Kasem unable to speak. On June 12th, his family took him off of life support, and he passed away earlier today.
Our condolences go out to his family, friends and fans. One last long distance dedication from us here at TFW, thanks for getting Megatron dead set in your view finder!
Afterburner
Sorry to hear about your cat.
cliffjumperraj
Just learned that Casey has finally been laid to rest in Norway. For me it is a sad day because my beloved cat CJ passed away today, but they are both in a better place I hope
Autovolt 127
Hopefully he gets to be buried where he wants to so he can finally rest in peace at long last.
allew
Very sad, this is why you have to have your funeral/burial arrangements spelled out/planned for in advance to avoid these type of situations.
LegendAntihero
I hope he get buried where he wanted to rest. I'll be sure to visit him since Glendale is within driving distance from my house
NotRamjet97
WTH?
QLRformer
Casey Kasem Body Unburied One Month After Death
Kenai
Rest in peace, Mr. Kasem
Cmdr Prime
May you rest in peace Mr Kasem
King Kaiser
I am atleast glad he is no longer suffering. R.I.P. Mr. Casey Kasem
crimsongrey06
RIP to one of the voices of my childhood.
Orion72
May he rest in peace.
OptimusGrind
Thank you, Mr Kasem. Farewell.
EightiesKid
Sad news. Loved his work, and his distinctive voice. His radio work and his Transformers voice-work were great.
transfanatic
Condolences to a true legendary voice.
MEGATRON2099
Rest in peace. Cliffjumper should get l a masterpiece figure in his name.
Rork
Only now am I aware of just how many voices he did both in and outside of G1.
Shame to see that he's gone.
(p.s. Takara, now's a good time for MP Cliffjumper with a big gun as a fitting send off)
ERodimusPrime
RIP
CyclonuS_ZerO
Sad sad news. Bitter sweet day already. Long live Lord Kasem!!!
tusko
Rest in Peace Mr. Kasem.
I'm glad his suffering is over and I hope his family and loved ones can grieve.
He is an icon and immense talent that will be missed but not forgotten.