Cassidy’s ‘wasted time’ last words
David Cassidy’s final words before his death were “so much wasted time”, his daughter has revealed.
The actor and singer died on Tuesday, aged 67, from organ failure.
Actress Katie Cassidy, who stars in TV series Arrow, wrote on Twitter: “Words cant express the solace our family’s received from all the love & support during this trying time.
“My father’s last words were ‘So much wasted time’.
“This wi l l be a dai ly reminder for me to share my gratitude with those I love as to never waste another minute... thank you.”
Cassidy – who shot to fame in 1970 in hit US sitcom The Partridge Family – died surrounded by his family after being taken to hospital in Florida days earlier.
His representative said: “Thank you for the abundance of love and support you have shown him these many years.”
Cassidy was said to have needed a l iver transplant. He had also revealed he was battling dementia earlier this year.
The ex-teen heartthrob, who por t r a y e d t he wholesome Keith Partridge in The Partridge Family and enjoyed hits in the 1970s such as How Can I Be Sure, said he had decided to stop touring, adding: “I want to enjoy life.”
The star was also plagued by personal problems, including substance and alcohol abuse, and in 2015, he filed for bankruptcy.