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His children, Mike, Kerri and Julie Kasem announced their father's death on social media. The message does not include the name of his second wife, Jean Kasem, who had been fighting them in in an ugly court battle over his medical treatment.

Kasem was known worldwide as the longtime host of radio program 'American Top 40' and as the voice of cartoon character Shaggy from the Scooby-Doo franchise.

'Early this Father’s Day morning, our dad Casey Kasem passed away surrounded by family and friends,' the message read. '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. With love, Kerri, Mike and Julie.'

Kasem died in a Washington hospital at 3.23am, spokesman Danny Deraney said in a statement.