Singer, Actor, and Former Teen Idol David Cassidy Dead at 67
von Clayton Davis
Singer, actor, and former teen idol David Cassidy has died. The "Patridge Family" star was 67 years old. His rep JoAnn Geffen released a statement to THR on Cassidy's death:
On behalf of the entire Cassidy family, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, our uncle, and our dear brother, David Cassidy. David died surrounded by those he loved, with joy in his heart and free from the pain that had gripped him for so long. Thank you for the abundance and support you have shown him these many years.
Cassidy was born April 12, 1950 in New York City to singer-actor Jack Cassidy ("Hollywood Squares") and actor Evelyn Ward ("The Big Brain"), who later divorced. The elder Cassidy then married Shirley Jones ("The Music Man"), and went on to have sons Shaun, Patrick and Ryan. Cassidy appeared in his first Broadway musical, "The Fig Leaves are Falling" at the age of 19, leading to an acting contract with Universal. Cassidy soon landed a role on ABC's "The Partridge Family," playing the son of his real-life stepmother, Jones. The series centered on a suburban family that toured as a band, with Jones as the matriarch, Cassidy as the eldest son, and Susan Dey ("L.A. Law"), Danny Bonaduce ("Charlotte's Web"), Suzanne Crough ("Children of Divorce") and Jeremy Gelbwaks/Brian Forster as the other four Partridge kids.
Cassidy and Jones were the vocal powerhouse behind the show, with Cassidy actually playing guitar and singing and Jones providing background vocals while the other actors on the show only pretended to play. Originally cast by show creator Bernard Slade ("Same Time, Next Year") for his good looks, Cassidy and the Patridges soared to popularity when their debut single "I Think I Love You" sold over 5 million copies; every episode of the show's four seasons featured a new song from the family, which were later released as eight hit albums.
Cassidy became a teenage heartthrob and highly-paid solo musician, selling out the Houston Astrodome, Madison Garden, Wembley Stadium and more. He even headlined the $75 million EFX show at the MGM Grand in 1996, two decades after "The Partridge Family" was off the air. He often struggled with personal problems after the show ended, including a drug and alcohol addiction, bankruptcy and DUI arrests. He was married and divorced three times to Kay Lenz ("Saturday Night Fever"), Meryl Tanz and Sue Shifrin ("Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure"), and fathered one daughter, actor Katie Cassidy ("Arrow").
Cassidy continued to act after his teen idol days, replacing Allen Fawcett ("House of Cards") in Gail Berman's "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" on Broadway in 1982 and starring in productions in London's West End. He also snagged an Emmy nom for a guest spot on NBC's "Police Story," which pulled double duty as a pilot for the short-lived series "David Cassidy-Man Undercover." He was a series regular on ABC's "Ruby & The Rockits" and made appearances on some of TV's best known shows, including "The Love Boat," "Fantasy Island," "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" and "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation." The singer and actor also wrote his memoir "Come On, Get Happy: Fear and Loathing on The Partridge Family Bus," which was released in 1994.
Cassidy is survived by his daughter Katie. Listen to his hit song "I Think I Love You" below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb4FMn-IWEY
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On behalf of the entire Cassidy family, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, our uncle, and our dear brother, David Cassidy. David died surrounded by those he loved, with joy in his heart and free from the pain that had gripped him for so long. Thank you for the abundance and support you have shown him these many years.
Cassidy was born April 12, 1950 in New York City to singer-actor Jack Cassidy ("Hollywood Squares") and actor Evelyn Ward ("The Big Brain"), who later divorced. The elder Cassidy then married Shirley Jones ("The Music Man"), and went on to have sons Shaun, Patrick and Ryan. Cassidy appeared in his first Broadway musical, "The Fig Leaves are Falling" at the age of 19, leading to an acting contract with Universal. Cassidy soon landed a role on ABC's "The Partridge Family," playing the son of his real-life stepmother, Jones. The series centered on a suburban family that toured as a band, with Jones as the matriarch, Cassidy as the eldest son, and Susan Dey ("L.A. Law"), Danny Bonaduce ("Charlotte's Web"), Suzanne Crough ("Children of Divorce") and Jeremy Gelbwaks/Brian Forster as the other four Partridge kids.
Cassidy and Jones were the vocal powerhouse behind the show, with Cassidy actually playing guitar and singing and Jones providing background vocals while the other actors on the show only pretended to play. Originally cast by show creator Bernard Slade ("Same Time, Next Year") for his good looks, Cassidy and the Patridges soared to popularity when their debut single "I Think I Love You" sold over 5 million copies; every episode of the show's four seasons featured a new song from the family, which were later released as eight hit albums.
Cassidy became a teenage heartthrob and highly-paid solo musician, selling out the Houston Astrodome, Madison Garden, Wembley Stadium and more. He even headlined the $75 million EFX show at the MGM Grand in 1996, two decades after "The Partridge Family" was off the air. He often struggled with personal problems after the show ended, including a drug and alcohol addiction, bankruptcy and DUI arrests. He was married and divorced three times to Kay Lenz ("Saturday Night Fever"), Meryl Tanz and Sue Shifrin ("Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure"), and fathered one daughter, actor Katie Cassidy ("Arrow").
Cassidy continued to act after his teen idol days, replacing Allen Fawcett ("House of Cards") in Gail Berman's "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" on Broadway in 1982 and starring in productions in London's West End. He also snagged an Emmy nom for a guest spot on NBC's "Police Story," which pulled double duty as a pilot for the short-lived series "David Cassidy-Man Undercover." He was a series regular on ABC's "Ruby & The Rockits" and made appearances on some of TV's best known shows, including "The Love Boat," "Fantasy Island," "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" and "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation." The singer and actor also wrote his memoir "Come On, Get Happy: Fear and Loathing on The Partridge Family Bus," which was released in 1994.
Cassidy is survived by his daughter Katie. Listen to his hit song "I Think I Love You" below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb4FMn-IWEY
Share your favorite song, TV show or film from David Cassidy below.
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