Early Life and Rise to Fame
David Bruce Cassidy was born on April 12, 1950, in New York City. He was the son of actor Jack Cassidy and actress Evelyn Ward. He grew up in a show-business family and later studied acting and music, which prepared him for a career in entertainment.
Career Highlights
Cassidy gained widespread fame in the 1970s as Keith Partridge in the musical TV series The Partridge Family. The show made him a teen idol, and he released hit records such as "Cherish" and "How Can I Be Sure." He continued acting in television and film throughout the following decades.
Personal Life and Legacy
Cassidy was married multiple times and had several children, including actress Katie Cassidy. In later years, he faced health challenges related to alcohol and liver disease. He passed away on November 21, 2017, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, leaving a legacy as a pop culture icon of the 1970s. Read more at Biography.com.
