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JamesG · 02-20-2017, 06:51 PM

David Cassidy Reveals he is Battling Dementia
by Christina Dugan
2/20/17

David Cassidy is battling dementia.

The 66-year-old actor, widely known for his starring role as Keith Partridge on the 1970s series "The Partridge Family", reveals to PEOPLE that he is fighting the memory loss disease.

The actor, who watched his grandfather struggle with the disease and witnessed his mother “disappear” from the disease herself, tells PEOPLE of his diagnosis: “I was in denial, but a part of me always knew this was coming.”

Now that he’s come to terms his condition, Cassidy has made the decision to stop touring as a musician to concentrate on his health and happiness. “I want to focus on what I am, who I am, and how I’ve been without any distractions,” he says. “I want to love. I want to enjoy life.”

Cassidy’s revelation follows a roller coaster of personal ups and downs that the actor has faced in the past decade, including a show in Agoura Hills, California, this past weekend where Cassidy repeatedly struggled to remember lyrics to songs he had been singing for nearly 50 years.

In November 2010, he was charged with a DUI and was subsequently charged with the same offense in August 2013 and January 2014. A month after his third arrest, his wife, Sue Shifrin-Cassidy, filed for divorce. In February 2015, the actor filed for bankruptcy and was charged following his hit-and-run eight months later in October 2015.

The ’70s teen heartthrob has also battled substance abuse issues, including a stint in rehab in 2014.

http://ew.com/news/2017/02/20/david-cassidy-dementia/

um · 02-20-2017, 09:00 PM

Yes, this news comes only about a day after that worrisome performance he gave. Somehow I could tell that there was something really wrong with him.
Doesn't Glenn Campbell also have dementia, and is even in a nursing home now?

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/t...ntia/98173252/

http://extratv.com/2017/02/20/david-...with-dementia/

https://twitter.com/HuffingtonPost?r...Ctwgr%5Eauthor

http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-...mentia-w467940

http://fox8.com/2017/02/20/david-cas...to-enjoy-life/

https://www.aol.com/article/entertai...king/21718005/

http://people.com/celebrity/david-cassidy-dementia/

PhoenixAcres · 02-20-2017, 09:11 PM

That's really sad.

Hopefully at least he can find some peace in retirement. He's definitely had a rough past few years.

Babalu · 02-20-2017, 09:22 PM

For someone that had everything, he's had a pretty sad life. And worse, most of it was his own doing.

Zoneboy · 02-20-2017, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by um

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/t...ntia/98173252/

http://extratv.com/2017/02/20/david-...with-dementia/

https://twitter.com/HuffingtonPost?r...Ctwgr%5Eauthor

http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-...mentia-w467940

http://fox8.com/2017/02/20/david-cas...to-enjoy-life/

https://www.aol.com/article/entertai...king/21718005/

http://people.com/celebrity/david-cassidy-dementia/

Are 7 links really necessary?

The one in the original post was good enough.

TMC · 02-21-2017, 02:37 AM

It could be Korsakoff's Syndrome brought on by alcohol abuse. Rehab's useless if he's forgotten he's ever been. On stage, the dementia and the drinking would be a recipe for disaster.

Bonniegirl · 02-21-2017, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by TMC

It could be Korsakoff's Syndrome brought on by alcohol abuse. Rehab's useless if he's forgotten he's ever been. On stage, the dementia and the drinking would be a recipe for disaster.

Wow!! That is really sad

! I was thinking that too,maybe the dementia was caused or made worse by his years of alcohol abuse!

His Grandfather and Mother also had dementia though!

Poor David! I will pray for him!

Bonniegirl · 02-21-2017, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by um

Yes, this news comes only about a day after that worrisome performance he gave. Somehow I could tell that there was something really wrong with him.
Doesn't Glenn Campbell also have dementia, and is even in a nursing home now?

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/t...ntia/98173252/

http://extratv.com/2017/02/20/david-...with-dementia/

https://twitter.com/HuffingtonPost?r...Ctwgr%5Eauthor

http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-...mentia-w467940

http://fox8.com/2017/02/20/david-cas...to-enjoy-life/

https://www.aol.com/article/entertai...king/21718005/

http://people.com/celebrity/david-cassidy-dementia/

Yes Glen Campbell too!

And he also was a very heavy drinker!

gidgetgrape · 02-21-2017, 06:02 AM

I didn't comment in the last thread about him because I thought there may have been some kind of health problem responsible for his behavior. It's all very sad. I wish David and his family the best. I loved The Partridge Family the first time I saw it on Nick at Nite.

um · 02-21-2017, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

Are 7 links really necessary?

The one in the original post was good enough.

Well it is not necessary for you to read all, or any, of them . You have the choice of reading one and not bother with the rest.
The news came from various sources.

LittleRickyII · 02-21-2017, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

Wow!! That is really sad

! I was thinking that too,maybe the dementia was caused or made worse by his years of alcohol abuse!

His Grandfather and Mother also had dementia though!

That's exactly what I was thinking, Bonnie. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol-related_dementia

LittleRickyII · 02-21-2017, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by um

Well it is not necessary for you to read all, or any, of them . You have the choice of reading one and not bother with the rest.
The news came from various sources.

Zoneboy is just mad because he didn't get to report this sad news first. He has this morbid hobby of waiting for people to die so he can be the first one to report it on SitcomsOnline.

Retro4Life · 02-21-2017, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by LittleRickyII

Zoneboy is just mad because he didn't get to report this sad news first. He has this morbid hobby of waiting for people to die so he can be the first one to report it on SitcomsOnline.

With all due respect, that's not very polite and not accurate. I've posted about deaths before and he hasn't gotten mad or upset.

I have always enjoyed your posts and usually agree with your points but let's not make this personal. I believe the post ZB made was as a moderator and not intended to be competitive.

Zoneboy · 02-21-2017, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleRickyII

Zoneboy is just mad because he didn't get to report this sad news first. He has this morbid hobby of waiting for people to die so he can be the first one to report it on SitcomsOnline.

I'm not mad about that at all and really don't appreciate the accusation. I just thought that 7 links to the same thing was way beyond overkill. I might could see posting one extra, but 7?

Zoneboy · 02-21-2017, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retro4Life

I believe the post ZB made was as a moderator and not intended to be competitive.

I'm not a mod on this board so the comment was made simply as an observation.

02-20-2017, 06:51 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,079	David Cassidy Reveals he is Battling Dementia David Cassidy Reveals he is Battling Dementia by Christina Dugan 2/20/17 David Cassidy is battling dementia. The 66-year-old actor, widely known for his starring role as Keith Partridge on the 1970s series "The Partridge Family", reveals to PEOPLE that he is fighting the memory loss disease. The actor, who watched his grandfather struggle with the disease and witnessed his mother “disappear” from the disease herself, tells PEOPLE of his diagnosis: “I was in denial, but a part of me always knew this was coming.” Now that he’s come to terms his condition, Cassidy has made the decision to stop touring as a musician to concentrate on his health and happiness. “I want to focus on what I am, who I am, and how I’ve been without any distractions,” he says. “I want to love. I want to enjoy life.” Cassidy’s revelation follows a roller coaster of personal ups and downs that the actor has faced in the past decade, including a show in Agoura Hills, California, this past weekend where Cassidy repeatedly struggled to remember lyrics to songs he had been singing for nearly 50 years. In November 2010, he was charged with a DUI and was subsequently charged with the same offense in August 2013 and January 2014. A month after his third arrest, his wife, Sue Shifrin-Cassidy, filed for divorce. In February 2015, the actor filed for bankruptcy and was charged following his hit-and-run eight months later in October 2015. The ’70s teen heartthrob has also battled substance abuse issues, including a stint in rehab in 2014. http://ew.com/news/2017/02/20/david-cassidy-dementia/

02-20-2017, 09:22 PM	#4
Babalu Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 22, 2014 Posts: 4,779	For someone that had everything, he's had a pretty sad life. And worse, most of it was his own doing.
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02-20-2017, 09:00 PM	#2
um Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 26, 2015 Posts: 907	Yes, this news comes only about a day after that worrisome performance he gave. Somehow I could tell that there was something really wrong with him. Doesn't Glenn Campbell also have dementia, and is even in a nursing home now? http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/t...ntia/98173252/ http://extratv.com/2017/02/20/david-...with-dementia/ https://twitter.com/HuffingtonPost?r...Ctwgr%5Eauthor http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-...mentia-w467940 http://fox8.com/2017/02/20/david-cas...to-enjoy-life/ https://www.aol.com/article/entertai...king/21718005/ http://people.com/celebrity/david-cassidy-dementia/

02-20-2017, 09:11 PM	#3
PhoenixAcres Member Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 26, 2016 Location: United States Posts: 6,824	That's really sad. Hopefully at least he can find some peace in retirement. He's definitely had a rough past few years.

02-21-2017, 02:37 AM	#6
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 125,742	It could be Korsakoff's Syndrome brought on by alcohol abuse. Rehab's useless if he's forgotten he's ever been. On stage, the dementia and the drinking would be a recipe for disaster.

02-21-2017, 06:02 AM	#9
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,503	I didn't comment in the last thread about him because I thought there may have been some kind of health problem responsible for his behavior. It's all very sad. I wish David and his family the best. I loved The Partridge Family the first time I saw it on Nick at Nite.