Larry King leads tributes to David Cassidy following death
Following the news of The Partridge Family star David Cassidy's death, celebrity tributes have come flowing in.
Larry King posted on Twitter about his sadness to hear the news of the actor's death after he was being treated for organ failure.
Sad to learn David Cassidy has died. Like his father Jack he had great talent, and a complicated life. Condolences to his wonderful family.
— Larry King (@kingsthings) November 22, 2017
"Sad to learn David Cassidy has died," Larry wrote. "Like his father Jack he had great talent, and a complicated life. Condolences to his wonderful family."
David's nephew and The Voice USA star Jack Cassidy also took to social media to send a tribute to his late uncle.
My uncle David Cassidy has sadly passed away tonight... & in the process of mourning I can't help but thank God for the joy that he brought to countless millions of people! I don't think I'm alone in saying that we will all miss him. God Speed!
— Jack Cassidy (@jackgcassidy) November 22, 2017
Harry Connick Jr said he was "so sad to hear of the passing of David Cassidy".
The singer sent his "love and prayers to his family".
so sad to hear of the passing of david cassidy... he was always so kind to me - such a pleasure to have had him on my show... sending love and prayers to his family... R.I.P. friend ❤️ pic.twitter.com/tsFkNiJzFc
— Harry Connick Jr (@HarryConnickJR) November 22, 2017
Beach Boys member Brian Wilson took to social media to reflect on the time he spent with David in the mid-1970s in his tribute to his old friend.
I’m very sad to hear about David Cassidy. There were times in the mid-1970s when he would come over to my house and we even started writing a song together. He was a very talented and nice person. Love & Mercy to David and his family.
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) November 22, 2017
Charmed star Alyssa Milano also posted in the wake of David's death.
Rest In Peace, David Cassidy.
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) November 22, 2017
Spy Kids star Alexa PenaVega expressed her hurt at the news her "TV daddy" passing away.
The pair starred on Ruby & The Rockits together back in 2009.
My heart is hurting. You were an amazing tv daddy! Proud and honored to have worked with one of the best. Love and Prayers #DavidCassidy
— Alexa PenaVega (@alexavega) November 22, 2017
Binge watching #RubyAndTheRockits ... Such a special show. 💔
— Alexa PenaVega (@alexavega) November 22, 2017
Teen idol David passed away after suffering multiple organ failure.
While he was best known as one of the most popular teen idols of all time thanks to his iconic Keith Partridge role on the ’70s musical sitcom The Partridge Family.
David enjoyed a wide-ranging, decade-straddling career that included music, Broadway, Vegas, film, and roles on comedic, dramatic, and reality television.
He is survived by his two children daughter Katie Cassidy, whom he had with his then-partner Sherry Williams Benedon, and his son Beau with third wife Sue Shifrin.
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