David Cassidy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
David Cassidy
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David Bruce Cassidy
April 12, 1950 Manhattan, New York City, United States
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| Died | November 21, 2017 (aged 67) Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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| 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 |
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 as Keith Partridge in the television sitcom The Partridge Family in the 1970s. Cassidy was one of the contestants on Celebrity Apprentice 2011.
Personal life
Cassidy was born in New York City to 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.
Death
On November 18, 2017, it was announced that Cassidy has been hospitalized in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with multiple organ failure under critical condition and was placed in a medically-induced coma. Two days later, Cassidy was out of the coma and was awaiting for a liver transplant. Cassidy died on November 21, 2017, aged 67.
Images for kids
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David Cassidy (far right) with the rest of the Partridge Family cast in 1970
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Cassidy in 1972
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Cassidy in 1995
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Cassidy performing in 2007
