14-04-2025
Katie and Shaun Cassidy Pay Tribute to the Late David Cassidy on What Would Have Been His 75th Birthday
April 12 would have been David Cassidy's 75th birthday — a time to look back on the life and legacy of one of the biggest teen stars of the 1970s.
Cassidy became a household name through his role as Keith Partridge on The Partridge Family, a musical sitcom that debuted in 1970.
With his boyish charm, shaggy hair and standout singing voice, the 20-year-old quickly became the face of a generation. Though the show was fictional, its music was real and Cassidy's voice helped launch hit songs like 'I Think I Love You' to the top of the charts.
Born in New York City in 1950, Cassidy grew up surrounded by show business. His father, Jack Cassidy, was a well-known actor, and his stepmother, Shirley Jones, co-starred with him on The Partridge Family.
This year, Cassidy's family took to social media to honor his birthday, sharing heartfelt tributes and memories that celebrate his life, talent and the impact he had on so many.
Shaun Cassidy, who shared a father with David, posted a black-and-white photo on Instagram to recall the time they spent together as young children.
'When David came to visit us on the weekends, my mother always made it a priority to celebrate him. She knew how difficult it was for a kid to be shuttled back and forth between two households, and she never wanted David to feel like he was a guest or a 'half-brother' in our home,' Shaun wrote.
'There were no better nights than when David came to sleep over, and no better mornings than those spent walking around Westwood, dining at 'Ships' coffee shop, and then riding the ponies at Beverly Park. Before my younger brothers were born, these were the happiest days of my childhood because I got to share them with my big brother, Dave. God, I miss him. Happy Birthday pal.'
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While fame came quickly, it wasn't always easy. Cassidy faced personal battles — most notably with alcoholism. In 2017, he was hospitalized with organ failure and died that Nov. 21, at the age of 67. The official cause of death was liver failure, a result of years of alcohol-related health issues.
Cassidy was married three times: first to actress Kay Lenz in 1977 and then to horse breeder Meryl Tanz in 1984. His last marriage was to songwriter Sue Shifrin in 1991. The pair share one son together, Beau Devin.
David's daughter, Katie, from his relationship with model Sherry Williams, also took to Instagram to share a photo of herself with her father, wishing him a Happy Birthday.
'I love you & I miss you so much. Not a day goes by I don't think of you,' she wrote. 'I promise to always make you proud. You'll forever live within me & Beau… ❤️'
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