Casey Kasem’s Body Finally Buried Six Months After Death; Burial Comes Amid Feud Between Second Wife And Late Radio Star's First Family
Casey Kasem's body has finally been buried six months after his controversial death, said a report from ABC News. According to the report, Casey Kasem's second wife, Jean Kasem, proceeded with the burial in Norway amid a highly publicized feud with the late radio star's first family.
News about how Casey Kasem's body was laid to rest was confirmed by Danny Deraney, who represents Kerri Kasem and the rest of Casey Kasem's adult children with first wife Linda Kasem.
The spokesperson confirmed that Casey Kasem's body was buried by his second wife, Jean Kasem, without consulting her stepchildren.
"Jean buried him without telling the kids," Danny Deraney said.
The rep shared that Casey Kasem's first family is "clearly not happy," but added that "they are also at peace knowing that they got to spend his final moments with him."
Danny Deraney also pointed out: "(Jean Kasem) does not have to tell them since she is the conservator over his remains."
An earlier report from Westside Today explained how Judge Clifford Klein of the Los Angeles Superior Court clarified that the law clearly states that Jean Kasem is the rightful keeper of Casey Kasem's body.
The second wife has been accused by the radio star's adult children of escaping to Norway with the corpse. Although admitting that he had jurisdiction on the case, Judge Clifford Klein explained that Casey Kasem's widow is authorized to dispose her late husband's corpse, regardless of how long it will take.
The only condition is for Jean Kasem to make sure she takes care of the remains.
The denial of Casey Kasem's body's return to the US was contrary to his eldest children's plans to bury their father at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills.
The radio veteran's death has been surrounded by intrigues as Casey Kasem's children said their father was being kept away from them by Jean Kasem. According to People magazine, the feud started after the beloved radio star became sick with Parkinson's and dementia, then eventually died last June 15 in Gig Harbor, Washington.
