David Cassidy, pop culture idol of the 1970s, has died as a result of complications from dementia. The musician and actor was 67
I believe his father and mother died the same way.
I heard on the news that both his mother and his uncle had it. But I swear that at one time I heard is father, Jack Cassidy also had it. Sounds like the early-onset dementia, which I understand IS usually hereditary. So sad. RIP David!
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Sadly, Jack Cassidy suffered from bi-polar, and his drinking didn't help matters. Jack died from dropping a lit cigarette on the couch after passing out (that night he wanted drinks with his ex-wife Shirly Jones, but she declined. then asked Donna Theodore out on a date. but, soon after Donna asked to be taken back home after awhile because Jack was acting weird).
