Personal Life
Kasem was married to Linda Myers from 1971 to 1973, and they have three children together: Mike, Kerri, and Julie. Since 1980 he has been married to actress Jean Kasem and they have one child together, Liberty Irene Kasem (born May 31, 1990). Kasem is of Lebanese Druze heritage, and he is a vegan. He has also been active in politics for years, supporting Lebanese-American and Arab-American causes and politicians. Kasem has written a brochure published by the Arab-American Institute entitled "Arab-Americans: Making a Difference."
Kasem supported Ralph Nader for president in 2000, supported progressive Democrat Dennis Kucinich in his 2004 and 2008 presidential campaigns, and narrated a campaign ad for George McGovern's 1984 presidential campaign.
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