Casey Kasem had a progressive dementia , had been hospitalized for weeks . He was ` ` American Top 40 '' in 1970 , was known for his friendly singing voice . He was born Kemal Amin Kasem and became a DJ while in the Army . ' I knew the formula worked . We are family , '' Kasem 's daughter says in announcing his funeral service .
Casey Kasem had a progressive dementia , had been hospitalized for weeks . He was ` ` American Top 40 '' in 1970 , was known for his friendly singing voice . He was born Kemal Amin Kasem and became a DJ while in the Army . ' We are family , '' Kasem 's daughter says in announcing his funeral service .