David Cassidy Death, Net Worth, Daughter, Son, Wife, Family, Mother

David Cassidy was an American star who enjoyed well over 4 decades of fame in Hollywood and beyond. Until his death he was an actor, talented singer and songwriter. Dave was also a guitarist.

The 2018 Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) honored the late star alongside Don Rickles, Della Reese and Bill Paxton, who also died last year.

David Cassidy Facts

The singing actor is best remembered for his role as Keith Partridge in the 1970s musical sitcom, The Patridge Family. David Bruce Cassidy is of German, Irish and Swiss ancestry. He was born on April 12, 1950 in New York, United States. His parents were also entertainment figures. Her father, Jack Cassidy, was a prominent actor and singer, while her mother, Evelyn Ward, was also a well-known actress and dancer.

The singer and pop star has 3 half-brothers-Shaun, Ryan and Patrick Cassidy. His parents divorced in 1954 but kept it a secret until 1956 when 6-year-old David stumbled upon the truth while playing with his friends. Growing up, David spent a tremendous amount of time with his grandparents as his entertainer parents were constantly on tour. His maternal grandmother’s ancestors were among the founders of Newark, New Jersey.

Career

As a teenager, his attraction to the arts was obvious. Dave took up regular employment while working on the side to improve his acting and singing skills. He quickly started making some impressive moves in the acting world. His big break came with The Patridge Family which ran from 1970 to 1974. For this period, David Cassidy was the rave of the moment. His fame spread from America to Europe and Asia.

With a beautiful voice, charming looks and great hair, Dave has automatically become the darling of the ladies. He surely had a lot of female fans who idolized him. The longer the series lasts, the more hit songs it produces. The Patridge family reportedly made around $500 million. None of his work was as lucrative as the 70s musical show.

Dave has also featured in other TV shows such as Iron Side, Adam-12, Bonanza among others. Some of his popular songs include How Can I Be Sure, Dreamy, Could It Be Forever, and Cherish . His Then and Now album reportedly went platinum internationally. In 1974, the album ranked in the Top 5 of the British charts.

Dave did so well in the 70s that he literally outsold the Beatles; a major marker of success in the music scene of the time. During one of his concerts in London, a tragedy occurred. A teenage girl lost her life in a stampede that injured around 800 fans who attended the show.

It is widely believed that the late actor never fully recovered from this incident.

David Cassidy’s Death and Net Worth

On November 21, 2017, David died of liver failure at the age of 67. Everyone knows that he struggled with alcoholism for a long time. Prior to his death, the star also mentioned that he also suffered from dementia.

His addiction to alcohol led him to be arrested on several occasions. Reports also revealed that during his concerts in Las Vegas, Dave had been injured, which caused him to develop an addiction to painkillers, in addition to all the other health problems he was already immersed in.

At the time of his death, David Cassidy was worth around $500,000.

The star who earned a weekly salary of $600,000 from The Partridge Family filed for bankruptcy in 2015. He had heavy debts that kept him going in and out of courthouses.

He sold his luxury home in Fort Lauderdale for $2million. He had bought the house in 2001 for $1.1 million. David Cassidy blamed his debt on his health crisis which suddenly prevented him from touring more. Moreso, the decline of his royalty from The Partridge Family TV show coupled with a few failed investments have greatly affected his earnings. He was considered to have gone bankrupt at the end of his life.

Family – mother, wife, son and daughter

David Cassidy took after his parents in a lot of respects. For one, he became a star and a serial divorce. He was married and separated 3 times in a row. Kay Lenz was the first wife (1977-1983); Meryl Tanz was the second (1984-1985) and Sue Shifrin the third (1991-2016). Dave also met a former model, Sherry Williams.

David Cassidy is the father of two children. Katie and Beau Cassidy. Katherine Evelyn Anita Cassidy is Dave’s daughter with Sherry Williams. The actress had a difficult relationship with her father. Handsome like his father is a singer and songwriter. Her mother is actress Sue Shifrin.

Although David suffered from dementia before his death, his mother, Evelyn, also died of Alzheimer’s disease. Evelyn Ward was a Broadway actress and performer who featured in films of the 1950s and 60s like Man from the United States, Mike Hammer, and Playhouse Vacation. After breaking up with David’s father, she remarried Elliot Silverstein. The 7-year marriage also ended in divorce in 1968.