David Cassidy recently passed away at the age of 67. The actor and singer was well known for his role of Keith Partridge in the 1970’s TV show, “The Partridge Family.” He reportedly passed away on Tuesday, November 21st, 2017 in a hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
His publicist, Jo-Ann Geffen, confirmed this and added that the cause of death was liver failure.
83-year-old Shirley Jones recently expressed her sadness upon Cassidy’s passing. Jones played Cassidy’s mother on “The Partridge Family,” and in real life, she was married to his father, Jack Cassidy.
In a touching statement, she paid her tribute to her late stepson. She described him as a sweet boy she got to know long before he played her son on the show.
As a little boy, his sweet sensitivity and wicked sense of humor were already on display, and I will treasure the years we spent working and growing together.
Jones also appreciated those who have offered their condolences to the family. “Thank you for the enormous outpouring of affection you have offered our family at this difficult time,” she said.
Tributes for the late actor
Other famous fans of Cassidy, including Danny Bonaduce, Rick Springfield, and Cassidy’s brother, Shaun, also paid their tribute via social media.
I️ have known, loved, and admired David Cassidy for 48 out of my 58 years. He has been as kind to me as any real brother could ever be. We’ve been through a lot together and he was always there for me. This loss is huge. RIP my dear friend. pic.twitter.com/eKdRyAuW2B
— Danny Bonaduce (@TheDoochMan) November 22, 2017
When I was a little boy and my big brother would come to visit, the first call of business would be a punishing pillow fight. During the battle, he would regale me with hysterical stories of our father, often culminating in his taking a giant leap off my top bunk…
— Shaun Cassidy (@shaunpcassidy) November 22, 2017
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…I tried to catch him of course. I always tried to catch him. But I never could. Now, I will carry him, along with all of the funny/sad/extraordinary days we shared, none more filled with love than these last few at his side. pic.twitter.com/nc4w9HdTLC
— Shaun Cassidy (@shaunpcassidy) November 22, 2017
So sorry to hear about David Cassidy's passing. Godspeed. pic.twitter.com/JpKs2VNvZw
— Rick Springfield (@rickspringfield) November 22, 2017
#DavidCassidy. You were so sweet to me and you left us too soon. To me and millions of us you were forever young. RIP. pic.twitter.com/3JcjvKiUIA
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) November 22, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of David Cassidy … part of a musical legacy via his role as "Keith Partridge" that brought music and laughter into the homes of millions … ???️ pic.twitter.com/tgj1IXkUBt
— Gloria Gaynor (@gloriagaynor) November 22, 2017
RIP David Cassidy. You will be missed.