Casey Kasem has passed away ~ Rest in peace, Casey

[JSR]

BBM. If there remains any question as to who is in the right, this statement would seem to clear things up for me. After being denied the right to see their father for about a year total, and having to fight in court for that right and to make sure he is being cared for and dying peacefully, they still want Jean to be there with them and their father. That's gracious. They are truly looking after what HE would want I think and that's to have everyone together, around him.

Gitana not only is it gracious it speaks to the unconditional love his children have for their father. His children are putting their fathers wants and needs before their own. Jean doesn't know what unconstitutional love really is because if she did she would have never worked so damn hard to keep them apart.

 

[TorisMom003]

Quote from the above article that explains EXACTLY what is going on in Jean's mind and what is driving her. She told on herself.


“(Kerri) has had in her possession her father less than a week and decided to stop all medication and kill him,” she testified.

In her possession her father?????!!!!!! Mr. Kasem is NOT property. And to Jean he is. She believes she owns Casey and as such his other children do not deserve to see or be around Casey.

Is Jean hoping that everyone has forgotten the condition Casey was in when he was first admitted to the hospital? Sorry to break it to Jean but those types of illnesses don't happen during an ambulance ride from a house to the hospital. Perhaps the botox has affected her brain.

MOO

 

[JSR]

Is Jean hoping that everyone has forgotten the condition Casey was in when he was first admitted to the hospital? Sorry to break it to Jean but those types of illnesses don't happen during an ambulance ride from a house to the hospital. Perhaps the botox has affected her brain.

MOO

Agreed she seems to lack the self awareness that everyone including the Court recognizes and knows that Casey was in FAR BETTER shape on May 6th BEFORE she took him on Mr. Toads Wild Ride for 5 days after she kidnapped him. It was the journey from Santa Monica and the end destination to Washington that made Casey decline so quickly. His condition is a direct result of her poor judgment and pathological desire to make sure his children never got to see their father alive again.

 

[JSR]

Btw I'm calling it. After Casey has passed on Jean will contest the paternity of Casey's three other children in hopes of denying them the trust he set up. Jean has been repeatedly been quoted as saying Casey is being comforted by the presence of his wife and child. It's like to her he only has one child.

I'm just really hoping for Casey's sake she comes around and decides to join his family and be by his side in his final moments. I'm sure Casey would want her there.

 

[Frigga]

Agreed she seems to lack the self awareness that everyone including the Court recognizes and knows that Casey was in FAR BETTER shape on May 6th BEFORE she took him on Mr. Toads Wild Ride for 5 days after she kidnapped him. It was the journey from Santa Monica and the end destination to Washington that made Casey decline so quickly. His condition is a direct result of her poor judgment and pathological desire to make sure his children never got to see their father alive again.

BBM ... and she's a mother, herself! I will NEVER understand women like this. I care about ALL children- not just my own.

 

[shana]

Btw I'm calling it. After Casey has passed on Jean will contest the paternity of Casey's three other children in hopes of denying them the trust he set up. Jean has been repeatedly been quoted as saying Casey is being comforted by the presence of his wife and child. It's like to her he only has one child.

I'm just really hoping for Casey's sake she comes around and decides to join his family and be by his side in his final moments. I'm sure Casey would want her there.

After he has passed, she may indeed try to contest, but I'd expect the Trust specified names not biology beyond perhaps naming the mother of the 3. Heck, who knows what she might try...and for what...she will have more than enough.

There is some sort of lesson here with respect to whom one entrusts with final care and decisions at the end of life. I doubt Casey contemplated midnight moves, untreated bed sores, raw burger tosses, and the like.

Takeaway for me: Probably best NOT to appoint a spouse as a singular decision-maker, imo and based on personal experience.

~jmo~

 

[JSR]

After he has passed, she may indeed try to contest, but I'd expect the Trust specified names not biology beyond perhaps naming the mother of the 3. Heck, who knows what she might try...and for what...she will have more than enough.

There is some sort of lesson here with respect to whom one entrusts with final care and decisions at the end of life. I doubt Casey contemplated midnight moves, untreated bed sores, raw burger tosses, and the like.

Takeaway for me: Probably best NOT to appoint a spouse as a singular decision-maker, imo and based on personal experience.

~jmo~

Well I think that many spouses ,including my own, would make excellent end of life decisions based on what is in the best interests of their spouse and respecting the dying spouses wishes. However having said that I cannot count Jean in that category. Based on her actions as well as inactions Jean seems wrapped in a very selfish world. Now what propels her into that world remains to be seen. It could be that Jean has very real mental health problems with paranoia and/or jealousy or it could be driven by money and greed. Or maybe she's just incredibly vindictive and cruel. I'm not really sure what it is. I just know that I'm grateful that the Judge did not give her back full control.

 

[Elphaba]

Per TMZ, an elder abuse claim has been made against Jean… seems a life-threatening infection from a bedsore could be the demise of CK. This is just so sad…


http://www.tmz.com/2014/06/12/casey-kasem-elder-abuse-investigation-jean-kerri/

 

[JSR]

Per TMZ, an elder abuse claim has been made against Jean… seems a life-threatening infection from a bedsore could be the demise of CK. This is just so sad…


http://www.tmz.com/2014/06/12/casey-kasem-elder-abuse-investigation-jean-kerri/

I read in an article that Casey is actually dying from sepsis. Although if not for the sepsis it would have later been the dementia that finally killed him. Basically had Jean not put him conditions that allowed him to get the bedsore and further allowed it to get infected he would have had more time. But now it appears the infection has lead to sepsis which is hard to fight off if you have multiple infections and are already in a weakened state. So Jean in fact sped up his death by her actions. Sad. Very sad.

 

[LinasK]

I read in an article that Casey is actually dying from sepsis. Although if not for the sepsis it would have later been the dementia that finally killed him. Basically had Jean not put him conditions that allowed him to get the bedsore and further allowed it to get infected he would have had more time. But now it appears the infection has lead to sepsis which is hard to fight off if you have multiple infections and are already in a weakened state. So Jean in fact sped up his death by her actions. Sad. Very sad.

Yeah, well he went from having 6 months to live down to days to live. I'll be surprised to hear he survives the weekend. She also should be charged for stealing the medical equipment, and I'll bet she left the facility without doctor's orders.

 

[JSR]

Yeah, well he went from having 6 months to live down to days to live. I'll be surprised to hear he survives the weekend. She also should be charged for stealing the medical equipment, and I'll bet she left the facility without doctor's orders.

Actually according to news reports Jean kidnapped and fled with Casey from the Santa Monica facility against doctors orders and evading security. Apparently the entire debacle was caught on the facilities security cameras.

And according to reports Jean is still refusing to go back to Washington and join Casey's family at his bedside. All I know is that there isn't anything on Earth that would stop or prevent me from being by my husband if he was on his death bed, nothing could stop me. And I think her refusal shows so much about just how much she truly feels about Casey. To Jean this entire thing is about control and possession of a person. She doesn't consider Casey a husband or life partner she considers him property and her property at that. And if she can't be the one calling the shots she won't be by his side. I don't know about anyone else but my vows didn't include that type of thinking or behavior. Even if Jean is a control freak and wants control her love for her husband should trump all those feelings and sadly it's looking like it's her narcissistic needs are winning out instead.

 

[tlcya]

this is just so sad. Why do people DO this? The right fighting and the digging in their heels. Jean seems to have made this situation all about her. I get it, there has been enmity between her and his kids for years. But to dishonor him at the end of his journey in such a way truly is the most selfish of acts. MOO

My heart breaks for him. I can only hope that the dementia has kept him from fully realizing how awful all this infighting has been between the people he ostensibly loves most in this world.

I pray he finds peace and comfort on the other side soon

 

[JSR]

this is just so sad. Why do people DO this? The right fighting and the digging in their heels. Jean seems to have made this situation all about her. I get it, there has been enmity between her and his kids for years. But to dishonor him at the end of his journey in such a way truly is the most selfish of acts. MOO

My heart breaks for him. I can only hope that the dementia has kept him from fully realizing how awful all this infighting has been between the people he ostensibly loves most in this world.

I pray he finds peace and comfort on the other side soon

I couldn't agree more. I don't find joy in death but I must admit that I will feel a sense of relief once Mr Kasem passes onto the next life. My heart truly breaks for him. I think it's a blessing he probably has no idea what's going on.

 

[Quester]

EXCLUSIVE: [CK] could have died from wife disconnecting
his feeding tube, snatching him from nursing home
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertai...asem-died-wife-nursing-home-article-1.1828090

 

[LinasK]

EXCLUSIVE: [CK] could have died from wife disconnecting
his feeding tube, snatching him from nursing home
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertai...asem-died-wife-nursing-home-article-1.1828090

From this article: “Mrs. Kasem insisted on taking Mr. Kasem out of the facility, even though I have clearly explained that it was dangerous and can be fatal due to his medical condition,” she said. The nursing home staff refused to authorize the radio icon’s release and told Jean Kasem she would have to sign papers showing she was taking him out “against medical advice.” The wife, who was with a woman who appeared to be a private caregiver, refused to sign the form and left, according to Kusiappiah.
The nurse said Jean Kasem ignored her warnings and hustled the former “American Top 40” host from a wheelchair to the rear seat of an SUV while she climbed into a separate black SUV.

 

[JSR]

From this article: “Mrs. Kasem insisted on taking Mr. Kasem out of the facility, even though I have clearly explained that it was dangerous and can be fatal due to his medical condition,” she said. The nursing home staff refused to authorize the radio icon’s release and told Jean Kasem she would have to sign papers showing she was taking him out “against medical advice.” The wife, who was with a woman who appeared to be a private caregiver, refused to sign the form and left, according to Kusiappiah.
The nurse said Jean Kasem ignored her warnings and hustled the former “American Top 40” host from a wheelchair to the rear seat of an SUV while she climbed into a separate black SUV.

Wow that entire article includes some doozies. The fact that she didn't even ride in the same car as Casey when she kidnapped him speaks volumes. Now I'm pissed that she and Liberty will get the entire 80 million. She doesn't deserve it for what she put that poor man through. So she basically would have rather see him dead than be reunited with his children. Unbelievable.

 

[Wagara]

I feel really bad about all of this but I honestly believe if Casey is at all aware he wouldn't be suprised at anything other than the fact that Jean isn't getting her way. He was married to her all of these years and as I understand it didnt fight things because he didnt intend to get divorced again. Its sad to me that she is acting like a hellion but he's better off. At least his kids are standing up to her. He may even be cheering them on in is mind. Very sad and all just my opinion.

 

[katydid23]

Death by withdrawal of all artificial nutrition and all liquids including via IV line is NOT painful for the patient. And it is certainly NOT "torture". This is a myth!

By the time a patient reaches this point they usually are not feeling hunger or thirst. The body begins to shut down. They certainly are given pain meds, either by injection or per rectum. They soon become comatose and then just slip quietly away. It is a much more natural process than inserting a feeding tube into their body or even giving IV fluids.

These are elderly patients who have a terminal illness. They are never going to get better.

I do not feel under these circumstances it is right to artificially keep a terminal patient "alive" because some family member "doesn't want to let go". THAT'S cruel!

I just experienced this exact lesson with my father last month, in hospice. They took my Mother and my brother and I aside and discussed 'comfort care.' It is essentially giving him morphine, and withdrawing the nutrients which were keeping him alive, but in pain. He had only 10% of his heart working, pretty much total heart failure. So it was time to let him go COMFORTABLY.

He slept for 4 days and then died in his sleep. He was never in pain once they moved him to 'comfort care.' He had been previously in pain when he was choking and having pain from the IV and the confusion from the environment. It was a very difficult decision for my Mom to make, but she had no regrets. She knew he was ready to go. :rose:

 

[JSR]

Article from Hollywood reporter so take it with a bit of salt. Interesting tidbits. Claims that Jean has told Casey the last two years they are divorced and that Jean has had a boyfriend for a number of years. And that in fact the boyfriend was the driver of the SUV Jean drove in when she kidnapped Casey from the Santa Monica facility.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/casey-kasems-daughter-her-stepmother-711663

 

[Wagara]

I swear...this woman is just sinking lower and lower...she's done everything but dig his grave and throw him in it.