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Two sides of Casey Kasem's family blamed each other for the radio legend's death

November 25, 2018 / 02:21

This episode covers the story of Casey Kasem's health decline, family disputes, and allegations surrounding his death. Key discussions include the role of Jean Kasem, Casey's wife, and the accusations against his adult children.

The episode features a conversation about the isolation Casey faced, with a focus on the importance of communication and family support during illness. A physician assistant shares their concerns about Casey's well-being and the lack of a landline in his Malibu home.

Jean Kasem responds to accusations regarding her involvement in Casey's care, asserting that she was present and in contact with doctors. The episode highlights the tension between Jean and Casey's children, particularly regarding their claims of abandonment.

The conversation culminates in discussions about the circumstances of Casey's death on June 15, 2014, and the ongoing wrongful death trial. Jean expresses her belief that Casey's adult children are responsible for his demise.

This episode presents a complex family dynamic and raises questions about accountability in end-of-life care.

TLDR

Jean Kasem defends her actions during Casey Kasem's illness amid family disputes and allegations of wrongdoing.

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I texted Jean in 2012 and I shared my concern that I thought my dad was being isolated I'm a physician assistant

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I'm fellowship trained in hospice and palliative care which is end-of-life care and I know from medical research

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that when a person is ailing it is very important to have loved ones around and to be stimulated so I text to Jean again

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Jean can you please put a landline in my dad's house in Malibu and it was one excuse after another as to why a

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landline couldn't be placed in there she told me well your dad comes over there every Sunday so you see him on Sundays I

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said yes I do and that's wonderful but he wants to hear my voice during the week I want to hear his voice and what

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did you sense was going on with Jean I sensed what I had feared I had a feeling that when he got sick to the

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point that he would not be able to communicate his wishes though we would never see him again to

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be quite frank the abandonment issue Kerry says began in December 2013 there was an incident then where they couldn't

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find you for several weeks and they wanted to discharge your husband and then in January 2014 and February 2014

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what do you say to that I say that that's a flat-out lie I was there I was in touch with the doctors even the

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doctors came to my house and they visited me and they filled me in on Casey's care I was there late at night

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at the hospital they were there I gave them visitation rights Casey Kasem died on June 15 2014 in your opinion did he

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die of natural causes or something else I assure you Peter that I did not kill him but do you believe someone else is

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responsible for his death yes I do it's the adult children of Casey from a prior

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marriage of over 40 years ago I did everything I could to save his life you know this is this is where I cannot wait

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for the wrongful death trial to begin because the overwhelming amount of evidence that we can present in court I

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want my damn

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Episode Highlights

The Importance of Connection
A physician assistant emphasizes the need for loved ones during illness.
“It is very important to have loved ones around.”
@ 00m 16s
November 25, 2018
Accusations of Responsibility
A heated discussion about Casey's death and who is to blame.
“I did not kill him but do you believe someone else is responsible?”
@ 01m 46s
November 25, 2018

Episode Quotes

I want to hear his voice.
Two sides of Casey Kasem's family blamed each other for the radio legend's death
I assure you Peter that I did not kill him.
Two sides of Casey Kasem's family blamed each other for the radio legend's death
I cannot wait for the wrongful death trial to begin.
Two sides of Casey Kasem's family blamed each other for the radio legend's death

Key Moments

Isolation Concern00:02
Communication Issues00:18
Allegations of Neglect00:58
Death of Casey Kasem01:31
Upcoming Trial02:03

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