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Remembering David Cassidy: See the Star’s Changing Look Throughout the Years

November 21, 2017

By Closer Staff
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He was everyone's first crush! David Cassidy is known as one of the original teenage heartthrobs, but as he grew older, he proved to still be handsome at any age. The singer and actor first rose to mega-fame in the 1970s on The Partridge Family and has been a Hollywood icon ever since.

Sadly, on Tuesday, Nov. 21, David's family confirmed his death at age 67. “On behalf of the entire Cassidy family, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, our uncle, and our dear brother, David Cassidy,” his family said in a statement. “David died with joy in his heart and free from the pain that had gripped him for so long. Thank you for the abundance and support you have shown him these many years.” Earlier this week, David's loved ones rushed to his side after he was hospitalized and in critical condition for kidney and liver failure.

In the past, David expressed how grateful he's been for landing the role of Keith Partridge more than 40 years ago. "It was fascinating how quickly it evolved, just by fate. It was obviously God's intent," David said in a 2011 interview with NJ.com. "I feel very, very fortunate to have had all of the stars align to do that. Because I was able to not only become very successful but to touch people's lives and bring light into their lives." We'll miss you, David.

Scroll through the gallery [below] to see David’s changing looks over the years!

1963

David was born in April 1950. His parents are actor Jack Cassidy and actress Evelyn Ward. After Jack and Evelyn divorced, Jack married singer and actress Shirley Jones in 1956 and the couple later had David's three half-brothers: Shaun Cassidy, Patrick Cassidy, and Ryan Cassidy.
(Editors note – this picture is from 1973 not 1963)

1970

David rose to fame at just 19-years-old in the 1969 Broadway show The Fig Leaves Are Falling. After the show closed, he moved to LA to further pursue his acting career.

1975

In 1970, David landed his first major TV role as Keith Partridge on The Partridge Family. With this part, the young actor immediately rose to mega-fame as a teen Hollywood heartthrob!

1982

In 1970, David also released his debut single, "I Think I Love You," with The Partridge Family.

1985

David released 10 Partridge Family albums and five solo albums during The Partridge Family show's run from 1970 until 1974.

1990

Throughout the 1970s, David performed around the world. He continued acting and singing into the 1980s and 1990s.

1994

In 1986, David welcomed his first child, daughter Katie Cassidy, with his then-girlfriend, Sherry Williams. He later had a son, Beau Cassidy, with his third-wife, Sue Shifrin, in 1991.

2000

In 2000, David wrote and appeared in the Las Vegas show At the Copa with singer Sheena Easton.

2005

In 2009, David co-starred alongside his brother Patrick in the short-lived ABC Family comedy, Ruby & the Rockits. The show was created by David's other brother Shaun.