Casey Kasem Biography

Fast Facts

• Was inducted into the radio division of the Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 1985
• Wrote a brochure called "Arab-Americans: Making a Difference," which was published by the non-profit Arab-American Institute
• Passed away in 2014 at 82 years old after a long battle with dementia
• Was drafted in 1952, shortly after starting his radio career, and served in Korea as a DJ and announcer on the Armed Forces Radio Korea Network
• Closed his shows with his signature sign-off, "Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars․"
• Hosted a number of shows that count down popular songs, such as "American Top 40․"
• Because of his own vegetarianism, he suggested that the character he voices on "Scooby-Doo," Shaggy, be a vegetarian too
• Created a website devoted to Arab-Americans who have achieved fame