David Cassidy: I Have Dementia

The Doctors discuss ‘The Partridge Family’ star David Cassidy who announced this week that he is suffering from dementia and is taking time to focus on his mental health.
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[@Gabriellyn1950]

Today David finally lost his battle but has gained his wings and is finally free. It was so sad toward the end seeing what his illness had done to him. Rest in peace, David. You deserve that now. Thank you for your music and your presence in our world. ❤

[@michelleeaton9282]

He died of acute liver failure as a result of a lifetime of alcoholism.

[@lynnecrisp]

Only if he was saved Gabriellyn otherwise no

[@Marcel_Audubon]

Lose that "gained his wings" nonsense - it's just insipid. A man died. There were no wings involved.

[@user-jc8py7dw7r]

He committed suicide via alcoholism. No need to make fancy statements about gaining wings ad nauseum.

[@missedtheeggmcintyre417]

It's him that did it not what the illness did to him

[@samsmom400]

This is so sad. Well, he really was a great memory from my past. I love his songs. This is a guy who took care of his mother when she was in dementia wearing a diaper. That's a REAL man. A perfectly lovely man. Thank you David Cassidy for the way you've lived your life.

[@melvinnolan2515]

Such a nice caring man full of kindness, Rip David Cassidy

[@mrsmuggins8167]

David was always a likable guy and that remains unchanged. Good luck David.

[@ClueSign]

RIP David -- always in our hearts.

[@miriamjewett5438]

I grew up with The Partridge Family and had their albums. I was so crazy about David Cassidy and had his albums. I would sit in my room for hours singing along with him.Oh, how i loved him.God rest your soul, David.😔😔

[@fazbell]

So sad. I went through my own period of dementia after brain surgery. I took the long road back but I made it. I have great compassion for anyone who travels this road. RIP, David.

[@gigid9606]

unfortunately his dementia is wet brain due to alcohol. Glad you are back and God bless you! Happy long life to you

[@fazbell]

@Mellissa Boomer of the Night They couldn't tell me what, ostensibly, caused my brain cyst. They said (and I quote) "these things just happen". Anything that involves the brain will cause very serious problems. No one should fail to take it seriously.

[@primus7776]

David: You have contributed to the happiness of millions. You are so well loved. End Of.

[@recyk1]

You are loved and respected David, your devoted fans will never leave you. To us, you are like our first husband. Take care much love Recy in Australia. xxxx

[@lorriesmith5086]

He admitted, before he died, that he didn't have dementia, but was a very serious alcohol. He drank himself to death. My heart is still broken!

[@unknown-sx8sn]

He would squeeze every sympathy out of fans. He was mentally deranged from what I’m seeing and hearing😢 oh no he din’t 😮

[@richardconnelly4508]

Heartbreaking Again... heartbreaking. Nothing short of that.

[@sandyackerman9792]

Richard Connelly

[@paulnewman4624]

Absolutely heartbreaking

[@michellecornell9308]

Paul Newman Absolutely ..God Bless you David I Love you .xx

[@lisamclouth5926]

His death broke my heart.RIP

[@radiance65]

Mine too 😭

[@gailalli8086]

Me too. I still find myself sitting and watching videos of the Partridge Family performances. I never get tired of them. He had the voice of an angel. Rest in Peace David

[@DandyRandy822]

My heart goes out to David and my prayers. He really did bring much to many over the years.

[@benkleschinsky]

It’s heartbreaking that he did not have dementia. He passed away from alcohol addiction, and the loss of memory was caused by liver failure. He passed away waiting for a donor. Rest in peace David, you will never be forgotten!

[@camikitten8236]

You're correct!!! Booze can kill us!!!!

[@BRIDGETTWC]

Agreed 👍

[@elizabethcimino6559]

This is absolutely heart-breaking. The man is in such pain, whatever the cause (s) . David Cassidy had a tremendous impact on me when I was in 6th grade. I pray for him, and wish Beau could find forgiveness in his heart. Children of alcoholics suffer greatly. Addiction is a disease and no one would ever CHOOSE to have it. He needs help!

[@vadaminot429]

You can choose to have a drink or not! You cannot choose to have cancer or not!!🙄

[@danielfronc4304]

Except that what he was suffering from, and what we saw, was not the end result of alcohol. His mother had dementia and it is often passed down in the lineage, something he talked about in interviews when in his early 40's or so.

[@eloiseobrien2761]

A chronic drinking disorder. We are not perfect.

[@markrickerbyadventurestories]

What he says at 2:12 in what the doctor called a confused or rambling moment is actually very true for many - - (paraphrased) “We reflect upon the past and what life was like when it was simpler, nicer, kinder, when we had our parents and they might have passed on. That’s what causes the emptiness, the loneliness, so we try to escape it.”

[@shellc6743]

David has brought so much joy to so many people ... He has never hurt another soul in his life .. Bless his heart . x

[@trustmeimblack1620]

What about all them little babies of his that never knew their daddy?

[@aprildannette9820]

they knew him Beau is from his last wife David raised him its Katie he ddin't watch grow up but they made peace and they understood one another

[@itsjemmabond]

+Ann Merrick How did you know?

[@itsjemmabond]

+Ann Merrick Just Googled "David Cassidy, abortion, groupies". Found nothing.

[@itsjemmabond]

+Ann Merrick Oh, piss off😠

[@willowfox1118]

We love you David Cassidy!! Huge fan from England xxx

[@winterblue8887]

His mother, and his mother's father had dementia as well... This is an extremely sad time for any & all David fans 😥

[@20alphabet]

Not 4 me!

[@kayleen9110]

Empathy,try it some time. Might want to look the definition of it up first

[@pilsnrimgaard2507]

Then why are you here???

[@margarethendrickson1115]

Kim Panfile v

[@marylara7787]

Kim Panfile just his mother

[@clayrogers4532]

They censored his hands?!. Some people point with their middle fingers. David Cassidy was just gesturing with his hand, he wasn't flipping anyone off.

[@kimberlyj.sullivan9304]

He is now in the ICU in Ft Lauderdale, Florida on Nov. 19, 2017. His family is at his bedside. This is breaking my heart as I reply this comment. 😭💔

[@morningdove20]

This thing called Life is crazy. I'm so sad seeing and hearing this. May God Bless you David, and thank you.. for me being able to watch and enjoy 'You,' growing up. 💞 ☮ 🌸 🎵

[@TheNewGranada]

met him 5 years ago and he definitely wasn't like this than. he has battled addiction for many years and was for sure 5 years ago but it seems more to me that everything is catching up with him. getting old sucks and it sucks even more if you don't take care of yourself...and of course if you are unlucky to have bad genes

[@juliehire892]

A nice guy loved his songs 💖💙

[@cathyrusso8113]

I loved him in 1974. He was my teen heartthrob. I am sad for him. :(

[@cindybriden372]

Kudos to the Dr's for not originally airing that footage. which could have added more fuel to the attacks on David. The footage they showed was appropriate this time around. all we can do is pray for David and all those suffering with dementia. God bless you all.

[@veronicazrnchik9014]

Appropriate to watch some one struggle? Seriously?

[@delfinajones9053]

He did it to himself. From what I understand it wasn't dementia but alcohol poisoning, which caused his liver to shut down. The man has been a major drunk for 30 years and it finally took it's toll.

[@narrowgaugeproductions5873]

I could cry when we were kids my sister was a massive fan ,I always liked David it was my secret ,I was in love with Susan day xx, god bless David thanks for all the wonderful memories .so sorry to see you this way xxxxxxxxx

[@dwerner37]

I watched the interview with Pierce Morgan and David really did have a heart felt want and drive to stop drinking. I can't judge him prior to his death but I know the evil that yells from that bottle as I live with an alcoholic and it runs in my family. I am thankful that I saw that interview and hope and know that he had a chance to make things right as possible with his family and God above before he left this world. If you have a alcohol problem...please reach out, get help.

[@BRIDGETTWC]

Ya the alcohol 🍸 did him in ..sad.

[@ksteiger]

And now he's gone... Godspeed, David.

[@cazzer5790]

This man is someone very special to me, i love him and always will. I find this sad because i love him. His talent was enormous . He is always missed and always will be . RIP David, we still love you.

[@kittycat6195]

David was struggling so hard. But, every flower has its own time when it is at its peak bloom. This was just David’s bloom finishing up it’s wonderful and fabulous moment on earth. Nothing really to pity. Just love

[@lisamccall3258]

People are being cruel and unkind. I a, concerned for him

[@aprildannette9820]

He can't hear them now he is with his mother now and hopefully his father embraced him like he always wanted

[@battybatshytcrazy4365]

His family found out after his death that he didn’t have dementia. He lied about that to cover up his relapse. It’s still very sad though. ✌️♥️

[@cinnamongirl435]

I actually fainted when I heard that he died. He was my teen idol back in the day.

[@jeffmayo2439]

Three ex-wifes didn't help much....Imagine dying without anyone of the three in those final days.

[@laurenharrison6868]

yep, and bankruptcy and lawsuits... he got pounded a bit.

[@tigertbalm]

@@jessesmith8388 I agree

[@emilymalden3310]

I think Sue was there at his bedside.

[@lianecornils905]

It is so sad,... we love you David.

[@capitanfuturo594]

RIP David Cassidy. This man was a great singer and gorgeous guy.

[@stephaniedobbs683]

This sucks, David Cassidy was a big part of my childhood and now he has dementia. My mother just passed away in January from Alzheimer's. Good luck David and Godbless

[@LoveMyValedictorians]

So painfully sad to see him like this. I hope he is getting good medical care now and is doing better. And shame on you 'Doctor' show airing what was clearly a struggle for him that day. Get him help behind the scenes and not while promoting for your own selfish needs. People still clearly taking advantage of him. Very disturbing. Love you David xoxoo

[@jackieizzo2820]

It breaks my heart to see him struggle to say what he's thinking, I have seen people with dementia, very hard to see. R.I.P. David.

[@debh3385]

Acute alchoholism can cause dementia, he was just lying about or denying the cause. I will say that having seen the A&E documentary, he truly sounded relieved that it was the alcohol that was causing the dementia, his mother had suffered and lingered for years and he seemed to truly fear ending up in the same condition! Whatever the truth, I loved you anyway David, you have entertained me for countless hours!

[@EDPERRYTIGHTROPE]

Things he said, are so true...

[@joannelamothe1304]

Exactly!

[@lindadegraaf9297]

Dear Cassidy family-My heart goes out to you tonight.Just heard of the tragically sad passing of our beloved heartthrob, David. Please know,that even in these awful moment...WE NEVER STOPPED LOVING YOU....David-a son, father, husband, brother...and most of all...the iconic "Keith Partridge". We loved you then,and even as Alzheimer's began to claim your beautiful soul far too soon...we STILL LOVE YOU,and will NEVER FORGET YOU.RIP David...Heaven has gotten a little bit brighter tonight, with it's newest star.No more pain, mo shame, no embarrassment, worry or fear.You are free brother...and God's choir just got a whole lot better! Blessings to your family...always and forever...!

[@karashea7823]

Even though it's evident that something is "off" during that interview with his mannerisms and communicating (like he was struggling); but each of his stories/anecdotes made sense. Ie singing "live" in the studio at the same time musicians are playing (recordings haven't been done that way for decades), the thinking about nostalgia and a simpler, family oriented life of days past could made you feel lonely and empty today, especially if your parents are no longer with you, and lead to addiction., and lastly talking about his childhood wandering eye and the photos that are now funny to see. They ALL made sense and were appropriate and relevant to discuss. It's just evident to me that his dementia made communicating very difficult for him. And as it says, he was aware of it and was trying too hard to cover it perhaps, thereby making it worse. But It didn't really seem like drug alcohol to me. It's a medical show, couldn't they have spoken to him in private after studying the footage instead of automatically attributing it to drugs or alcohol? And I'm absolutely appalled that the 'specialist would imply and assume that other factors seemed to be at the play because it was so obvious. It was obvious because it was at the later stages of dementia, idiot! He had been covering it up for years! Dementia is progressive so of course it was obvious and doesn't necessarily mean drugs or alcohol or anything else was at play. I witnessed a musician friend of mine go from missing words here and there and family members suspecting something to not being able to put a sentence together or recognizing his family.

[@alicew3563]

I also agree, nothing irrelevant with what he says about recording and the wanting to escape and whats behind it. However, its more of how he speaks and I dont think his behaviour or speach is necessarily from a very late state of dementia although, but more of symptoms from brain damage from former abuse. For instance, when the liver is damaged and not doing its job, the brain will be effected, that can cause the somewhat forced speach and shaking or movements of bodyparts in an unatural way.

[@sharontravis6130]

He makes total sense in his stories. All true. His slow speech and other mannerisms are probably the mixed results of age and alcoholism. Everyone wants to remember him as a young handsome vibrant man, and no one is that forever. He was human, and alcoholism is also genetic in his family. His fathers death was indirectly a result of his alcoholism. His brothers may have it as well, nobody knows. David was very talented, and his voice and music are one of a kind. I loved him since I was 8 years old. Everyone ages. It all took its toll on his body as it does everyone, and his alcoholism damage was irreversible. I prefer to remember the wonderful, kind hearted, generous and loving man he was when I listen to his voice. And grateful for the years we had him. He lives on in his songs❤️. RIP finally David, with your Mum and Dad. Love❤️❤️

[@vadaminot429]

Honest?🤣🤣🤣 He was 💩faced and telling everyone he had dementia rather than admitting he never stopped drinking 🙄

[@LaureF-dq1gs]

Yeah. Apparently you were wrong about every single observation you made here.

[@dakotasuris1740]

@@sharontravis6130 He did have dementia. However it was dementia brought on by alcohol abuse. So sad. God bless him. RIP.

[@puppylov3808]

My dad lives with Dementia and this is all too familiar to me. My dad tends to live in the past a lot, short term memory is almost non existent.

[@hairdresser1300]

Prayers Mecha for less suffering

[@lgb4788]

Bless his heart, losing memory is scary and embarrassing.

[@fafaflobie6798]

im heartbroken ..

[@JohnDoe-gk7ok]

Dr. Phil did this to Shelly Duval, and now the tabloid shows are doing this to David Cassidy. What a sad case of exploitation.

[@winterblue8887]

John Doe David has the ability to tell Dr Phil no, but he didnt

[@taaffeitec.969]

I'm not sure David had the mental capacity to make a reasonable decision when he went on Dr. Phil. Clearly, Dr. Phil exploits the tragedies of others to make money - he really is evil.

[@roninnotasheeplikeyou.2631]

Dr Phil is a POS!

[@vadaminot429]

I believe he wanted on the show to let everyone know that "dementia" was the cause of his embarrassing performances. He had told everyone he hadn't drank in a couple years so he was still running the con here. But as of Dr. Phil, I agree.....😝

[@connievino4226]

Maybe true.

[@LoveMyValedictorians]

I am so crushed. Love you David xoxoo

[@michellecornell9308]

Proud UCI-SDSU Mom yea me too

[@BOOMNERD51]

Brave, David!

[@RG-hf4et]

I saw David in concert towards the end. He appeared drunk, slurring words, etc. I heard this was going on but I went anyway bc I knew it would be the only & last time to see him. I am glad I went but it was pretty sad.

[@angienovak1602]

He could still express himself coherently in the cut off parts of the interview, the only thing off was his slurring

[@joannelamothe1304]

Exactly. I thought the same thing. He was expressing himself completely but slurring. I love David and always will. RIP

[@metro3692]

That's called being drunk.

[@alwayssme]

and here we are 9months later and he is gone,,,,,,,,,so sad

[@SNIKDOG43]

That is what fullblown genuine Alcoholic demitia look's like! That is what it looks like when somehody drinks themself to death! Been in revcovery for 31 yrs and i watched many people die just like him! He was drunker than a skunk till the end! By this time he was so far gone there was no hope! RIP Dave your pain is over👍

[@jacquelinebenoit-larsen6151]

Please David, get well. you have an amazing talent. one of the brightest stars

[@LB-gz3ke]

He is very brave to talk about this. Why are so many here trying to blame this on drinking? There is a very clear and cushy path for aged rock stars to claim substance abuse, go to rehab and grab a little "good for you" fame in the end. He is not doing this because he can't. If he were just another drunk/druggie we could expect repair to his health/mind. That will not happen here. He has dementia and will only get worse. Shame on people for being so cruel with these comments.

[@MisterCritch]

L B ohhhkay

[@vadaminot429]

🙄

[@Anonymous-c4p]

🎶🍺☝🏻🥴🍻

[@kathyturner6177]

This was so sad. He tries so hard but just can’t do it. Very brave to come on the show. Alway loved him🙏🏻

[@susanfabian4637]

My heart is breaking for him :' (

[@tazz148]

I agree friend,my heart truly feels so heavy, he along with the rest of the cast brought me so many fond memories, I wish him nothing but the best.

[@FacheChanteDeux]

Susan Fabian Painful to watch anyone like this.

[@mandysimms4184]

Since this Doctors show hes has passed away. Part of my childhood was watching The Partridge Family. RIP David.

[@patriciaactis2719]

i loved him...

[@pleiadian13]

Once a David Cassidy Devotee, ALWAYS a David Cassidy devotee. He was a troubled soul but he carried on with his gifts til the final curtain. I miss you 😘

[@karenakarena1431]

R.I.P David, we love you

[@RC0307]

My heart breaks for this wonderfully talented human being that suffered. I hope to meet him on the other side. David you made many of us very happy. Now it’s your turn. God bless 🙏❤️ 🕊

[@naydee]

God bless this soul who tried and tried. Rest honey.

[@mimishella4915]

He later admitted he didn't have dementia but rather alcohol poisoning. He's drunk in some of these interviews (white shirt). Makes me terribly sad. I really felt like I loved him more than anything in the world. He just tore my heart apart learning he was a drunk.

[@mgrella63]

so sad I wish him the Best!!

[@bettyvenegas3700]

Very sad how he ended his life , he gave happiness to the people with his music , I think no matter what happened he felt very alone and alcohol was his scape from his loneliness I am sure he is enjoying his new life in heaven finally free Love you David

[@2degucitas]

His use of cocaine in the past has caught up with him. The list of celebrities with neurological disorders from prior cocaine use is growing.

[@winterblue8887]

2degucitas He never did Coke

[@2degucitas]

According to this interview he did: www.google.com/amp/ew.com/article/1994/07/29/cmon-get-happyfear-and-loathing-partridge-family-bus/amp/

[@GUITARTIME2024]

Kim Panfile okayyyyy

[@carrychris2010]

Robin Williams had dementia and his wife at first thought it was Parkinson's disease . He like David Cassidy had a drinking problem and I wonder if that contributed to his Dementia even though it is a real issue Dave has and is hereditary. In any Event I feel so sad for such a great and caring man.

[@TheBrownIsland]

David Cassidy did not have an issue with alcohol or drugs. It's when he got in his 60's with the onset of Dementia he started drinking to cope with his health issue, which shocked his costar, Danny Bonaduce because David had NEVER drank alcohol. *It's hereditary for David, his mother had Dementia and so did his Grandfather on his Mother's side. They both died from dementia.* He said it broke his heart watching his mother disappear from this terrible disease and was in denial when he started experiencing early signs of it himself. He's been speaking on it in different interviews. David never had a chance because even his own father Jack Cassidy was Bipolar it was discovered later in his life before his untimely death. His MEMORY (confusion/forgetfulness) & SPEECH (slurred) is from Dementia and will only get worse with mood swings. It's probably passed down to his children now. My heart goes out to his Family and FANS who are saddened by the diagnosis of this terrible disease that he's suffering from.

[@DeeDee-pl8se]

So much courage! I remember watching this. Love you David. You are in our prayers.

[@maximinohernandez5885]

too sad lookig at him like that

[@maryr130]

He's also had some work done on his face...shame on whoever did it.

[@bufb]

Difficult to watch

[@arniewince7133]

@@maryr130 His face is bloated and sweaty. He did it to himself.

[@Ranbutch75]

Getting old and watching love ones getting older, is very sad.

[@scotnick59]

In a weird way, it's a relief to know just what David is suffering from = a LOT of us are/were unnerved & worried about his mental/spiritual well-being. It sadly runs in his family: God Bless you, brother!

[@BoysLikeMeee]

Drinking and drugs will damage your brain, and can bring on early Dementia. His Father also liked to drink too much. David Cassidy's absolute stardom at an early age, no doubt contributed to these unfortunate lifestyle influences. 67 is too young to pass away. God Bless you David, RIP. 🙏😔

[@MrGekko564]

God bles you David xx

[@debrahubbard5594]

I have always loved David, and I am praying for him. I fight depression, and when I get upset, I play my old Partridge Family DVDS

[@bettypisiakowski2148]

His shame of alcoholism must have ate him up for him to claim dementia. He seemed like such a wonderful man.. it must have broke the hearts of all who loved him. It seemed his heart was so big that he couldn't contain it.

[@michellecornell9308]

ah ..Love you David..you are a lovely guy..i hope you come through this nightmare honey ..big hug .xx

[@tzinot1608]

Sad indeed. Best wishes to this once bright star 😘

[@tazz148]

Yes, so very sad and wishing him all the best...so many fond memories, my heart truly feels for him.

[@Jaisee14]

No one knows what he has had to go through in his life. People are fast to pass judgement.

[@kayleen9110]

For jill,there are many forms of dementia,my mother in law had louie body,my mom had alzheimers,you can have dementia without brain tauma etc.

[@rainbowsandpuppies9442]

Yes, and there is also a dementia associated with advanced alcoholism called Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. It causes damage to the brain and nervous system which could explain David's quirky and odd behavioral movements. It is caused by a lack of vitamin B1 (thiamine). Injections of B1 can help reverse some of it, but a lot of the damage is permanent unfortunately.

[@anni50ful]

Aww bless him , my heartthrob in the 70's

[@dhenry1976]

Wow. That is so painful to watch.

[@DebbieBlanke]

This was painful to watch. David Cassidy characteristically loved to ramble and talk with his audience, so it isn't far-fetched at all that he lost his train of thought or that the bramble went in various directions. He was always very open about his drinking, so it doesn't make sense that he would hide it now . What's important is that he was a viable performer, earnestly following his passions until he simply couldn't any more. Rest in peace.

[@Kaagrant]

This is part of the machine that ate this man up and helped destroy him. It's disgraceful to keep this stuff up. It's just another day with these vultures. If you count yourself as a decent person don't watch this. This man was utterly tortured by rapacious media. It's disgraceful. RIP David. You certainly deserve that.

[@obscurelyvague]

"XINF0" Dr Stork was stuttering and seemed to be forgetting his words in his introduction in this videl

[@williamauld4083]

Same with Elvis used and abused. Music industry is evil. Both Elvis and David Cassidy seemed like good souls with a lot of pain. So very sad.

[@arniewince7133]

He did it to himself not the "rapacious media" Get a grip"!

[@twylah9047]

David, YOU WERE LOVED, and Will NEVER be forgotten. RIP,

[@angelahicks1946]

Father God I pray for David that you give him a clear mind and better days . Father I ask for yr healing touch over his mind . In Jesus Name Amen.

[@travmansmom9263]

Angela Hicks Jesus took him home...his pain is no more

[@eskee1]

That worked...

[@AlmostReady504]

I remember when they said he had dementia many people thought it was a cover-up for his behavior at the time and his subsequent Fall From Grace. Who are we to judge. God Rest his soul

[@Hudson1910]

Aww, this is so sad. He is still so young. And of course, there is no cure.

[@susanrushton6764]

I totally loved david he is so right about the past when he mentions that we may have lost our parents look back and think of innocent times. This comment is from a man who supposedly had dementia? David was talking total sense. Thank you david I think I loved you RIP x

[@waynemuldrow4066]

David, your in peace now.....

[@allramful]

we will always love you and never forget you no matter what you decide to do. do what's best.your loyal fans wish you the best.

[@Centnl287NAve]

This is so sad =(

[@VeganTrove]

May he have peace now.

[@PositiveLastAction]

This is very sad. I'm not saying he doesn't have dementia, but I wonder if he is also still using alcohol or drugs? Whatever the case, I wish the best for this guy.

[@indigolight9252]

umm i see him here talking more sence than so called People undiagnosed with out Dementia!!!?? Or other mental health issues!!

[@obscurelyvague]

His dad did better at that age? His dad died somewhere in his 40s. Just like Elvis

[@winterblue8887]

IMO I feel that David starting drinking when his mother advanced in this disease... As time went by, he then got his own diagnosis. David is drinking.. Who ever thought he'd end up like this?? I've always been a huge fan of his and I'm stuck between sorrow & anger... I wish him all the best 💔

[@winterblue8887]

49jubilee Jack was an alcoholic & suffered from bi~polar disease which was untreated... His father passed away in 1976 in a house fire caused by Jack falling asleep with a lit cigarette... Jack was much younger then David at that time 💔

[@jennifersutton8639]

Kim Panfi

[@Petesgirl59]

This is the saddest thing I've ever seen .I loved David the way he was I will not be able to think of him any other way .This is so sad ,it fills out my heart .People never know how bad it is until you see something like this .I watched the last interview but shut it off .......REST IN PEACE DAVID ..

[@jptaylor]

Agreed - he had such a bright career and life ; so sad to see his mind gone from the alcohol and drugs over the years. If this isn't a Public Service Message to get people off of drugs and alcohol, I don't know what is. Hopefully Cassidy will stop the madness of substance use once and for all - he's dead very soon, otherwise. Sympathies and best wishes to David Cassidy. Hope he can pull his life together.

[@irenegarland9577]

John Taylor

[@taaffeitec.969]

David, by his own admission and that of his friends and family, never used drugs. His mind was "gone", as you put it, because of dementia not alcohol. Dementia robs you of everything that you ever were: we are no more than the collection of our memories and when your memory goes, there is nothing left. I know this, as I have watched my dear Mother suffer - she is now in the late-intermediate stages of the disease. Also, dementia fuels alcohol abuse because people do not even remember if they've had a drink - let alone how many.

[@aprildannette9820]

go suck a muffler John you are just hateful if they knew what caused Dementia there would be a cure by now he did have alcohol issues in the past but they do not mean he did not have Dementia or caused it necessarily some people who never drank a drop ended up getting Dementia nobody is immune

[@queensigal]

well David Cassidy was way more loving and entertaining than any doctor and brought more happiness so no one can keep flying so high constantly. I wonder why he was abandoned

[@nancydavis1391]

GLEN CAMPBELL STARTED LIKE THIS TOO

[@rainbowsandpuppies9442]

Glen Campbell has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Dementia and is now in the late stage of the disease. David has not been diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia, but he may have another type and it could be related to years of alcohol addiction (Wenicke-Korsakoff syndrome).

[@20alphabet]

Lets hope so!

[@vadaminot429]

@Kitten Lyric ... He admitted he was lying and had been drinking the whole time!🙄

[@lynnecrisp]

Heartbreaking. My mom passed away w/it being in a group of health reasons

[@paulah229]

So sad.

[@sbrannon3393]

David Cassidy died today @ the age of 67. God bless his family & friends. Please give them comfort & peace. Amen.