David Cassidy’s Final Secrets — What He Kept From His Fans
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David Cassidy bravely admitted that he had to give up touring because of dementia — dying on Nov. 21, 2017, after managing a few farewell shows earlier that year. But The National ENQUIRER had the scoop on the former "Partridge Family" heartthrob planning to wrap up his concert career in March 2015!
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David had previously gone public about his family history of dementia in 2012 — after his mother, Evelyn Ward, passed away after a long struggle with Alzheimer's at the age of 89. He began to work with Alzheimer’s charities, saying: “I wanted to use my notoriety to put myself in a position to help others.” The star added that he had been "in denial" about his own approaching battle with dementia.
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But while David faced a new crisis, he also inherited his father's notorious alcoholism! Notorious womanizer Jack Cassidy died in a 1976 Hollywood house fire after passing out with a cigarette in hand. David finally admitted that he was an alcoholic in 2008 before booking himself into the Betty Ford Center — only to rack up three more arrests for more drunk driving over the years.
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Insiders also told The ENQUIRER that David was covering up another health crisis — as arthritis made it impossible for him to play guitar onstage! "It's hard for him to stand or move around for a whole performance anymore," said an insider — adding that the arthritis is "so bad that playing the guitar has become almost unbearable!" But the real extent of David's health problems was shown by how retirement affected his wallet!
Photo credit: Getty Images
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David's third divorce had left him in bad financial shape — and he was wrapping up a bankruptcy case while claiming that he spends twice his income of $12,500 a month. At the end, he couldn't even manage short appearances alongside other aging acts. His last bankruptcy papers tragically read: “While he still loves performing for his fans, it is more difficult to travel...due to his health.”
David Cassidy bravely admitted that he had to give up touring because of dementia — dying on Nov. 21, 2017, after managing a few farewell shows earlier that year. But The National ENQUIRER had the scoop on the former "Partridge Family" heartthrob planning to wrap up his concert career in March 2015!
David had previously gone public about his family history of dementia in 2012 — after his mother, Evelyn Ward, passed away after a long struggle with Alzheimer's at the age of 89. He began to work with Alzheimer’s charities, saying: “I wanted to use my notoriety to put myself in a position to help others.” The star added that he had been "in denial" about his own approaching battle with dementia.
But while David faced a new crisis, he also inherited his father's notorious alcoholism! Notorious womanizer Jack Cassidy died in a 1976 Hollywood house fire after passing out with a cigarette in hand. David finally admitted that he was an alcoholic in 2008 before booking himself into the Betty Ford Center — only to rack up three more arrests for more drunk driving over the years.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Insiders also told The ENQUIRER that David was covering up another health crisis — as arthritis made it impossible for him to play guitar onstage! "It's hard for him to stand or move around for a whole performance anymore," said an insider — adding that the arthritis is "so bad that playing the guitar has become almost unbearable!" But the real extent of David's health problems was shown by how retirement affected his wallet!
Photo credit: Getty Images
David's third divorce had left him in bad financial shape — and he was wrapping up a bankruptcy case while claiming that he spends twice his income of $12,500 a month. At the end, he couldn't even manage short appearances alongside other aging acts. His last bankruptcy papers tragically read: “While he still loves performing for his fans, it is more difficult to travel...due to his health.”
