David Cassidy, who played Keith on “The Partridge Family,” died Tuesday at the age of 67.
An iconic 70's heartthrob, Cassidy's publicist confirmed he died of organ failure due to a complication from dementia.
David Cassidy dies at age 67 after suffering organ failure: https://t.co/cllXDFqFFe pic.twitter.com/7cpaMflyiH
— E! News (@enews) November 22, 2017
Cassidy had recently been admitted to hospital in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, region for organ failure.
My uncle David Cassidy has sadly passed away tonight... & in the process of mourning I can't help but thank God for the joy that he brought to countless millions of people! I don't think I'm alone in saying that we will all miss him. God Speed!
— Jack Cassidy (@jackgcassidy) November 22, 2017
“On behalf of the entire Cassidy family, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, our uncle, and our dear brother, David Cassidy,” the statement from the Cassidy family to Variety read. “David died surrounded by those he loved, with joy in his heart and free from the pain that had gripped him for so long. Thank you for the abundance and support you have shown him these many years.”
Cassidy announced his dementia diagnosis at the beginning of this year.
