and Julie -- wrote in a statement released by Kasem's representative, Danny Deraney.

"Even though we know he is in a better place and no longer suffering, we are heartbroken ... The world will miss Casey Kasem, an incredible talent and humanitarian; we will miss our Dad."

Photos: Photos: Legendary DJ Casey Kasem Photos: Photos: Legendary DJ Casey Kasem Legendary DJ Casey Kasem – Casey Kasem, who entertained radio listeners for almost four decades as the host of countdown shows such as "American Top 40" and "Casey's Top 40," died early Sunday, June 15, 2014, according to a Facebook post from his daughter Kerri Kasem. Hide Caption 1 of 13 Photos: Photos: Legendary DJ Casey Kasem Legendary DJ Casey Kasem – Kasem, the legendary DJ, host and voice-over talent, wasborn in Detroit and got his start at Michigan radio stations. Here he is in the DJ booth at Detroit's WJBK in 1957. Hide Caption 2 of 13 Photos: Photos: Legendary DJ Casey Kasem Legendary DJ Casey Kasem – Kasem moved to the West Coast in the early '60s. He hosted the KTLA music show "Shebang!" in Los Angeles in 1965. Hide Caption 3 of 13 Photos: Photos: Legendary DJ Casey Kasem Legendary DJ Casey Kasem – Kasem was also an actor, though his films weren't necessarily Oscar material. In 1971, he starred in "The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant" with Berry Kroeger, left, and Bruce Dern. Hide Caption 4 of 13 Photos: Photos: Legendary DJ Casey Kasem Legendary DJ Casey Kasem – He made occasional TV guest appearances as