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Casey Kasem and His End-of-life Family Drama: How Can You Avoid Something Similar?

June 16, 2014 by Jo Maeder Leave a Comment

In 1997, I was honored to present a prestigious radio industry award to one of my heroes in the business, Casey Kasem. The sordid drama that unfolded around his death made headlines around the world. As author of the national bestseller WHEN I MARRIED MY MOTHER: A Daughter’s Search for What Really Matters – and How She Found It Caring for Mama Jo I’ve become an informal eldercare and grief counselor. Click on the DAME MAGAZINE link below for a closer look at what happened to Mr. Kasem and how to handle a similar situation yourself.

CASEY KASEM DIDN’T HAVE TO DIE LIKE THAT

Casey Kasem late 1990s

Casey Kasem late 1990s

Jo Maeder (at Z100 then) presenting Casey Kasem with the first Billboard Monitor Alison Lifetime Achievement Award, October 18, 1997.

Jo Maeder (at Z100 then) presenting Casey Kasem with the first Billboard Monitor Alison Steele Lifetime Achievement Award, October 18, 1997.

Filed Under: Essay, Family, Pop Culture Tagged With: Alison Steele, Casey Kasem, dying with dignity, end-of-life family drama

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