70s star David in hospital
David Cassidy, the 1970s American heartthrob, is in a coma and is suffering from multiple organ failure, according to reports.
The 67-year-old Partridge Family star, singer and musician was rushed to hospital in Florida three days ago, it emerged last night.
News websites reported medical sources describing his condition as “grim”.
He is believed to have been in failing health for the last two months.
Doctors believe he could die if he doesn’t get an urgent kidney or liver transplant.
He was reportedly placed in an induced coma before drifting in and out of consciousness.
His family, who were said to have gathered at his bedside, have been told to prepare for the worst.
David is widely known for his starring role as Keith Partridge in the 1970s series The Partridge Family.
He opened up about his dementia diagnosis in February this year, after worried fans questioned his health following a gig in which he forgot the lyrics to his own songs.
He said: “I was in denial, but a part of me always knew this was coming.”
David revealed his grandfather and his mother both battled the disease, adding: “In the end, the only way I knew she recognised me is with one single tear that would drop from her eye every time I walked into the room… I feared I would end up that way.”