With the passing of former teen heartthrob David Cassidy, it’s no longer our parent’s icons dying off, but celebrities from our own generation.
Cassidy, just 67 years old, struggled with substance abuse problems over the course of his life and died Tuesday from organ failure. The recording artist’s final words proved to be a powerful reminder of the value of life.
Suddenly he's crashing through my mind like waves upon the shore #DavidCassidy pic.twitter.com/ElAgBrwhxj
— David Cassidy Rocks (@CassidyUnited) November 22, 2017
Daughter Katie Cassidy shared her father’s heartbreaking last words online.
“My father’s last words were ‘So much wasted time.’ This will be a daily reminder for me to share my gratitude with those I love as to never waste another minute….thank you,” she tweeted.
https://twitter.com/MzKatieCassidy/status/934148630319128577
Young girls swooned over Cassidy in the 1970s and young boys longed to be just like him. As a member of the made-for-TV musical family The Partridge Family, Cassidy scored his first hit when “I Think I Love You” reached No. 1 on Billboard in 1970.
RIP David Cassidy.
Here's the late singer and actor's 10 best songs https://t.co/Tcuk9KIaF5 pic.twitter.com/LkcLU5Ee6p
— billboard (@billboard) November 22, 2017
“Partridge Family” costar Shirley Jones, Cassidy’s stepmother in real life, paid tribute to him in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter.
“Long before he played my son on The Partridge Family, David Cassidy was my stepson in real life. As a little boy, his sweet sensitivity and wicked sense of humor were already on display, and I will treasure the years we spent working and growing together. I will also find solace knowing that David is now with his dad. My heart is with David’s daughter, Katie, his son, Beau, and with Shaun, Patrick, and Ryan, whom I know are deeply missing their brother today. Thank you for the enormous outpouring of affection you have offered our family at this difficult time.”
Here are additional responses to Cassidy’s passing from family members and friends, such a the iconic Elton John.
https://twitter.com/sookloozy/status/933647628990107648
Blood Brothers. https://t.co/FW8MQXZRXr pic.twitter.com/5z6QV7CMTr
— Shaun Cassidy (@shaunpcassidy) November 24, 2017
David Cassidy and I were really good friends in the 70's. We had so many great times together. Here I am introducing him to my friends Tony King and @ringostarrmusic. So sad to hear of his passing. He was a lovely man. E x #RIPDavidCassidy pic.twitter.com/qxiZeWLc1b
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) November 22, 2017
In America today. This means so much #DavidCassidy pic.twitter.com/Ph3R7uMLcO
— David Cassidy Rocks (@CassidyUnited) November 22, 2017
RIP @davidcassidy your family has been so important 2 me..celebrating your wild life, spirit & talent…❤💔this #fishergirl pic.twitter.com/xjIWbY1wCf
— Joely Fisher (@MsJoelyFisher) November 23, 2017
David Cassidy made Kid Rock look like a roadie, with all due respect. God bless them both of course.🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/irmhcG1Qyx
— Michael Des Barres (@MDesbarres) November 23, 2017
David Cassidy and his love letters 💙💚💛❤️#DavidCassidy pic.twitter.com/1uWO6XUv1F
— MarieFranceRemillard (@MFRemillard) November 24, 2017
“So much wasted time.”
For those of us who appreciated David Cassidy’s contribution to our lives and culture, those four words were hardly the case.
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