David Cassidy

David Cassidy
Cassidy at the Plaza Hotel, New York City, 1972
Born	(1950-04-12)April 12, 1950 New York City, U.S.
Died	November 21, 2017(2017-11-21) (aged 67) Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Occupations	Actor singer songwriter musician
Years active	1968–2017
Spouses	Kay Lenz ​ ​ (m. 1977; div. 1983)​ Meryl Tanz ​ ​ (m. 1984; div. 1987)​ Sue Shifrin ​ ​ (m. 1991; div. 2016)​
Children	2, including Katie Cassidy
Parents	Jack Cassidy Evelyn Ward
Family	Shaun Cassidy (half-brother) Patrick Cassidy (half-brother) Ryan Cassidy (half-brother)
Musical career
Genres	Pop rock
Instrument(s)	Vocals guitar piano
Labels	Bell Curb Arista Enigma RCA Slamajama Records Scotti Bros. Starblend Records Universal Music
Website	davidcassidy.com
Musical artist

David Bruce Cassidy^[1] (April 12, 1950 – November 21, 2017) was an American actor and musician. He was best known for his role as Keith Partridge, the son of Shirley Partridge (played by his real-life stepmother, actress Shirley Jones), in the 1970s musical-sitcom The Partridge Family. This role catapulted Cassidy to teen idol status as a superstar pop singer of the 1970s.

Raised primarily by his maternal grandparents in West Orange, New Jersey, Cassidy was later informed of his parents' divorce, which had happened two years prior without his knowledge. After completing high school, Cassidy pursued acting and music, moving into his father and stepmother's home in Irvington, New York. His career took off after signing with Universal Studios in 1969, leading to roles in several TV series. His major breakthrough came in 1970 as Keith Partridge on The Partridge Family, which propelled him to teen idol status. Despite the show's success, Cassidy sought to break free from his idol image, leading to a diverse solo music career with hits in the UK and Australia, and a tumultuous life marked by public and personal challenges.

Cassidy's personal life was complex, with multiple marriages, children from relationships, and struggles with alcohol. He became an advocate for Alzheimer's disease research, inspired by his family's history with the condition. Despite facing health and legal issues later in life, Cassidy continued performing until announcing his retirement in 2017.