David Cassidy
David Bruce Cassidy (April 12, 1950 – November 21, 2017) was an American singer, actor, songwriter and guitarist. He had many hit songs between the 1970s and the 2000s. He played Keith Partridge in the television sitcom The Partridge Family in the 1970s. Cassidy was one of the contestants on Celebrity Apprentice 2011.[1]
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| Born | David Bruce Cassidy April 12, 1950 Manhattan, New York City, United States |
| Died | November 21, 2017 (aged 67) Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States |
| Cause of death | Multiple organ failure |
| Occupation | Actor, singer, musician |
| Years active | 1956–2017 |
| Spouse(s) | Kay Lenz (1977–82) Meryl Tanz (1984–88) Sue Shifrin (1991–2017) |
| Children | Katie Cassidy and Beau Devin Cassidy |
| Website | http://www.davidcassidy.com |
Personal life
Cassidy was born in New York City. His parents were actor Jack Cassidy (1927-1976) and actress Evelyn Ward (1923-2012). He grew up in West Orange, New Jersey and Beverly Hills, California.
Cassidy announced on February 20, 2017, that he was suffering from dementia.[2]
Death
On November 18, 2017, it was announced that Cassidy has been hospitalized in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with multiple organ failure. He was in critical condition and was placed in a medically induced coma.[3] Two days later, Cassidy was out of the coma and was waiting for a liver transplant.[4] Cassidy died on November 21, 2017, aged 67.[5]
David Cassidy Media
Cassidy (right) with his father, actor Jack Cassidy (left) and his stepmother Shirley Jones (center) in 1971
Publicity photo of American actor and musician, David Cassidy promoting the September 25, 1970 premiere of the ABC comedy series The Partridge Family.
The Partridge Family, season 1. L-R: Shirley Jones, Jeremy Gelbwaks, Suzanne Crough, Susan Dey, Danny Bonaduce and Cassidy.
Cassidy performing in 1975
Cassidy performing in 2007
References
- ↑ 502 Bad Gateway. www.newslivestreaming.com. Retrieved 2019-02-14.
- ↑ David Cassidy reveals he has dementia. http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/david-cassidy-reveals-dementia-article-1.2977647. Retrieved 2017-02-20.
- ↑ Starkey, Adam (November 18, 2017). "David Cassidy in 'critical condition' with organ failure". Metro. http://metro.co.uk/2017/11/18/david-cassidy-in-a-coma-in-critical-condition-after-being-rushed-to-hospital-7089993/. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
- ↑ Press, Brian Ballou, and the Associated. David Cassidy 'critical but stable' in Fort Lauderdale-area hospital with multiple organ failure. Sun-Sentinel.com.
- ↑ Chuck, Elizabeth. David Cassidy, 1970s teen idol, has died at 67. NBC News (November 21, 2017). Retrieved November 21, 2017.
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