Tragic Secrets of Father-Son Duo Jack & David Cassidy

[@melaniesmith1313]

Drives me nuts when abused children grow up to abuse their children. My brothers and I were horribly abused as children. None of us abused our children. We could not understand how one could suffer so much and then turn around and do the same to others. I feel so terrible for David.

[@joeldecoster8816]

pARENTS GET ABUSED BY THEIR KIDS.

[@Mamadukee1]

​@@joeldecoster8816 Good point !!!!!!

[@tammylewis2408]

And ironically he repeated the pattern with his daughter actress Kate Cassidy; he cut her out of his will.

[@Highinsight7]

melaniesmith... I'm glad you knew better and somehow made a sincere promise to yourself that you were not going to allow the horrible behavior that was inflicted on you be passed on to your kids... your strength is how "abuse cycles" END! we need more folks like you!

[@vikkiflaig4735]

​@@Highinsight7but that doesn't mean all people can do that!

[@angiesmith8040]

David was. An icon no matter what his father thought. Simply. The best X X

[@sabrinapittsley2304]

I used to see Jack as a guest on variety and talk shows. He was always so charming. Whenever he was on any show, like Columbo, I always watched. He played the best villains. It’s a shame he was an alcoholic and passed that trait on to David. Shirley married Marty Engels and they actually separated a few times, but they always got back together. His personality would get on Shirley’s nerves sometimes. David actually with all his success was quite a lonely misunderstood and lost soul. There’s a movie about his life I saw years ago. It addresses all the jealousy of his father, extreme isolation and loneliness. May they all rest in peace.

[@Msubulldogs09]

Shirley is still alive

[@rulistening7777]

Jack Cassidy.... Charming ? LIKE A SNAKE ! I first saw him as a young girl. He was CRINDGY then. He was always creepy looking to me. Turns out... I was right. Trust your gut. I thought he was the real Snidely Whiplash.

[@roxismith6122]

What kind of tragic level of poor self esteem must she have had to willingly put up with such abuse. Who would stay with someone incapable of love who's also abusive? SMH

[@karenlenk1724]

She was suffering from narcissist abuse and was trauma bonded to Jack. It's very difficult to get out of a situation like that.

[@lisakeech5502]

It so sad that Shirley has no self esteem Jack was terrible husband I feel bad for David no one protect him from Jack abuse

[@robertpolnicky7702]

Girls on the bus would say I was as good looking as David Cassidy at home my dad would cut me down you stink so on you need deodorant. Same problem Dave had.

[@aprilgosa5779]

This is not accurate there is more to it she knows the story and she did leave but not because he hit her he may not have you were not there he was what we now know as Bi-polar she did not stand by and let her kids or David be mistreated either when she could not help him she left but this tabloid is not telling the real story as the boys told they love their dad David went to heaven and I hope he got his wish to embrace his Dad as he was robbed of by the fire they were actually trying to reconcile when he died I doubt David would feel that way if he was beat as this channel claims

[@roxismith6122]

@@aprilgosa5779 my father was very abusive physically, sexually and emotionally but anyone who knew him would never have believed it because he would lay on the charm. Thankfully he's gone now.

[@leesashriber5097]

Shirley Jones knew about the abuse of David yet, it seemed, she just turned her back on it. I'm a survivor of DV and I got out for fear of the harm he'd do to my daughter. He got 13 years for what he did. Died in 2014 of a heroin overdose. Good riddance!

[@QueenBee-gx4rp]

I’ve always admired Shirley Jones many talents, but after hearing that, I’m quite disappointed in her. She should have protected David and put a stop to all that abuse. I just don’t understand….poor David.

[@cathyaudette1060]

I got out too, Sister. It took me 13 years to break out.

[@leesashriber5097]

@@cathyaudette1060 , praise God you are safe. Sending you much love and prayers and lots of air hugs 🤗❤️🙏

[@aprilgosa5779]

Leesa Shriber this video is not accurate Shirley and David grew close she did not turn her head. Jack had Manic Depressive Disorder Bipolar back before anyone knew what it was he was emotionally distannt and Jealous of David but David loved him very much and understood his father was Sick so before you Condemn her or Jack get your facts from someone else other than this channel David wept when his father was killed in that accidental fire Shirley tried to help Jack and tried to help he and David reconcile as they were kinda close when he ws younger I do not remember her saying he was Physically abusive to her he was difficult but she never said anything bad about him . She always said when Jack was good he was the best bit he had episodes where he was a different person and Yes he was Jealous of his son and his talent but cursing him solves nothing . All David wanted was to reconcile with his Dad and tell him he loved him use your negativity to pray that they embraced when David left this world and they are reunited with each other in Jesus's Castle in the Sky where there is no pain.

[@leesashriber5097]

@@aprilgosa5779 , thank you for the update!! Have a great day 😊

[@clintcord5839]

I remember Jack Cassidy from a mutual stay in Cedars-Sinai, Thalians (entertainers) Mental Health Institute in Beverly Hills. He was HEAVILY medicated after a psychotic, drug/alcohol related episode. David and Shirley both visited a various times. There were a host of mainly children of the rich 'n famous there also who were neglected products of dysfunction family lives.

[@EmilyHartley25989]

Thanks for this. Interesting stuff.

[@peternighswander9629]

Fascinating story. Real tragic that Jack was such a disturbed individual. Sad that he never received proper treatment

[@hhhggg4687]

I am a huge fan of David Cassidy and some of this news I have heard. The part about the physical abuse toward David and his mother I have not heard before. I did hear that he was a terrible father to David because of his jealousy. I have never heard any mention about his being a terrible father to his stepbrothers. Shirley put up with him for way too long. Makes me question her own self esteem.

[@harperstacey9604]

Jack Cassidy had a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde personality. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@brianwalsh1401]

@@harperstacey9604 That is a characteristic of a narcissist. He sounds like a narcissist.

[@moablover]

Shirley really shielded her 3 boys from Jack! She did an incredible job with her boys despite all the crap Jack placed on her. She herself said she was incredibly naive when she was younger, so ya, her self esteem probably was low at that point. But, she is an incredibly strong and nice woman. She really tried to make things work with Jack. But her 3 boys turned out so well and I credit her for the incredible job she did raising them!

[@hhhggg4687]

@@brianwalsh1401 it says in this article he was finally diagnosed as being manic depressive.. Sounds like they did not find this out until right before he died. Its too bad. Perhaps Jack and Shirley could have stayed together, if had had gotten the help from his doctors that he needed.

[@brianwalsh1401]

@@hhhggg4687 His bipolar could've been co-morbid with narcissistic pd . I don't know if bipolar accounts for all of his abusive behavior. I think Jack Cassidy was abused by his dad and he abused his son David. I think there was just so much unhealthy behavior going on. It did say Jack would go to the mental hospital at times so I wonder if they suggested him talking to someone or getting treatment. Who knows, but it is so tragic how growing up in abusive families is so detrimental to peoples well being. I know. I come from my own dysfunctional family but It wasn't as physically brutal as the Cassidy's. It left me with a lot of issues none the less.

[@daisymaefrench4041]

I've often wondered why people cling to those who treat them like crap. I see it with both men and women. The worse you treat them, the more they come back looking for love. He should have told his drunk of a father to go straight to hell years ago. Some people are just not worthy of your love and his father was one of them. Rest in peace David Cassidy. His father can rot in hell.

[@aprilgosa5779]

Disy Me French he knew his father was sick and if you love David you would never say that all David wanted was to be reconciled with his Dad shame on you for condemning him to Hell that hurts David I hope that walked into Heaven and Embraced his Daddy because that is what David wanted and what he deserved his Daddy had Manic Depression when it was unknown I do not recall physical abuse just distance and Jealousy of his son David's one wish was to embrace his father I wish that for him

[@cdick]

because narcissists can be the most loving and charming peeps in the world

[@Purplenpinkk]

I didn't know how deep the abuse to DC went - so sad...and, no wonder he succumb to alcoholism. When you look at pictures of him now, you can see how adorable he was. Also, I forgot how good he was on The Partridge Family. A few years ago I happened to catch a few episodes, and I never realized the amazing chemistry and comedic timing he and Danny Bonaduce had on the show - what a great duo.

[@lorrainearmstrong6401]

Jack Cassidy was an evil man I didn’t know he physically and abused David, I adored David imagine being jealous of your own child, poor David, no wonder poor David had issues he was the most gorgeous beautiful man fabulous singer actor adorable to look at I will always love David Cassidy bless you David you were loved and adored by millions of fans world wide Love you forever♥️

[@Purplenpinkk]

@@lorrainearmstrong6401 Agree - very adorable and talented.

[@brendacagle4513]

I agree with you. They had great funny chemistry. David Cassidy was adorable. So darn cute. And the best hair of all time. Love him to the moon.

[@aprilgosa5779]

Yesitsme it was not physical but why is physical worse he had no relationship for years he was bipolar Jack and that made him insecure and Jealous of his son's success but David said he just didn't understand David's interests they were trying to form a relationship when Jack died and David did not side of alcohol he died of dementia it ran on his mama's side too both of them so its not just Jack I pray they are together he and his mama too David began drinking when his mama became sick with Dementia he did an interview in the early to mid 2000s or late 90s saying that seeing her decline made him start drinking later in life when all that media started on him and f course the 70s was rocky for him and then his dad died

[@anelisejaniques72]

Dany mas also abused by bus father.

[@angelaholmes8888]

It's sad David wasn't able to break the cycle of alcoholism I never understand why shirley put up with Jack's harsh treatment for so long

[@brianwalsh1401]

When your with a narcissist it's like being in a cult. They slowly control and manipulate you over time until they are in charge of you. Once in it's very hard to get out.

[@jeffreybutler4605]

I HAVE HEARD DAVID IN AN INTERVIEW SAY THAT HIS FATHER USED TO TELL HIM THAT HE WOULD NEVER BE AS POPULAR AS HIM.JEALOUSY. HOW CAN A MAN BE JELOUS OF HIS OWN CHILD?

[@harperstacey9604]

Jack Cassidy was a terrible man. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@EmilyHartley25989]

Women can be too unfortunately.

[@DianneDempsey]

You should read David Cassidy's autobiography. It tells how he lived with his mother (Evelyn Ward) and her parents in New Jersey. David was lonely for his father when Jack would be gone because of his career. I learned a lot from this book. I was also lucky to attend one of David's concerts when he was touring on the weekends when he was on The Partridge Family. It was March 1971. He was gorgeous and sounded great! Much love to his family and fans.

[@jonnascalora6700]

It breaks my heart to hear about this David was very sweet I saw him twice he was such a kind person it just breaks my heart to hear the abuse he suffered

[@HartDoug]

I am sorry for David and Shirley and the first wife and even to a limited degree for Jack but the ‘bottom line’ is that eventually, someone MUST leave if things are ever to ‘get better’! My Dad was an alcoholic and could be a ‘mean drunk’ on occasion. Not always but sometimes... That was why Mom loaded my sisters and I into the car and LEFT! It was February and I was about 2 months before my 9th Birthday. We were ‘stationed’ at Loring AFB in Northern Maine... Did I mention it was February? And it was Winter! We left with snow on the ground everywhere and the days were gray and it was cold. We drove for a couple of days and slowly it began to ‘lighten’... we saw sunlight on the afternoon of the 3rd day. By the 4th day, we began to see green grass and blue skies and trees with leaves... Late in the afternoon on the 5th day, we ‘pulled up in front’ of Nannie & Pappy’s House... It took us 5 days to drive from Northern Maine to South Central Florida. In 5 days we went from cold and gray and snow (sometimes white but not always) to green grass and green trees and warm blue skies... All it takes to escape a person (or a ‘relationship’) like that is the will to ‘pack up and leave!

[@nancyandrews8891]

I'm sorry to hear You & Mom were abused by your father/Mom's husband. I have no Sympathy for an Abuser, to wife or child or anyone else. That is awful. My heart goes out to You... David Cassie & Shirley Jones.. I enjoyed Watching that Program..

[@HartDoug]

@@nancyandrews8891, I also enjoyed ‘The Partridge Family’... I don’t remember anything specific but I remember ‘not liking’ Jack Cassidy. I did not know that he was mean or cruel or that he was a ‘serial cheater’ (with both men and women). I do NOT excuse his behavior but yea, I can still find a small amount of sympathy for him because... well, because it was mentioned that he was ALSO the victim of abuse... it is unfortunate but abusers are MADE (not just born)! I do not know what made my father into a ‘serial philanderer’ or a ‘mean drunk’ (because his father was ‘gone from the picture’ before I ever got to meet ‘Dede’ (my paternal grandmother)... Not sure I can claim to have completely escaped the ‘assessment’ of assh*le’ but if I have, it is through the good graces of my Mother and Nannie and Pappy...

[@lisastaley7133]

That's easier said than done. I've been there. It's not that simple, especially when kids are involved.

[@HartDoug]

@@lisastaley7133, You are absolutely correct! It is easier when it (the abuse) is directed at some-one else (anyone else, really)... and when it (the abuse) is directed at children, it is even more infuriating...

[@kamks6054]

Sad thought about the two abused childrens : Father and Son . About Jack Cassady, for me, it was one of the best actors of the 70s. With a Extraordinary Charisma, and I am 1000% sure that if he was not died, he would certainly have participated in several major Hollywood films. during the rest of his career. ( RIP :for the Father and the Son.)

[@marisamataro9309]

No, these facts were never talked about back then. This story was painful to learn.

[@gretchenwenzel2906]

I don’t normally comment or watch videos such as this… But you truly have done a very good job basing your information on what has really proven to be factual, while trying to nutshell a very, very long and complicated story without outright lying at the families expense, embellishing or editorializing. Everything stated, has alreay been put out by the family, themselves. Well done. Something that is not so easily found, nowadays. I so hope that in someway, this video will help others realize that none of us have a right to judge another… Even when we actually know even a bit of their true stories. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HONESTY.

[@cathyaudette1060]

I feel sorry for David Cassidy. I always disliked Jack's looks - he looked sleazy to me. And I always knew Shirley Jones was a sugar-coated nightmare.

[@harperstacey9604]

Jack Cassidy and Shirley Jones use to swing with other couples when they were married. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@cathyaudette1060]

@@harperstacey9604 Such "parents" doom their children. David is a prime example.

[@harperstacey9604]

@@cathyaudette1060 what did David Cassidy do with the millions he earned as a pop singer? By the time he turned 30, he was broke. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@Swakara1]

@@harperstacey9604 "used to swing" makes it sound like it was a regular thing. In her biography, Shirley said she was in a situation once where this could have happened but nothing did. Jack was the swinger, not Shirley and he also liked men.

[@Swakara1]

@@harperstacey9604 David lost his millions because he was ripped off by his manager. Bad investments....

[@daleandrews3552]

I'm only at the 2:30 mark and felt the need to reply. He was "hell on square heels" so to speak, hell bent on wrecking his life and everyone around him. He wound up self destructing his self, with a fire caused by a lit cigarette in bed and his recklessness while passed out drunk. He passed the alcoholism gene on to his son David, who would die as a direct result of the alcohol toll on his liver. Tragic, the whole thing.

[@brianwalsh1401]

I watch Dr. Gabor Mate and others who don't think there is a addiction gene. The trauma is passed from generation to generation and the addictions are ways to numb the pain. It's just not drugs and alcohol. It could be anything like sex, food, shopping, gambling etc. I highly recommend people watch his videos. Brene Brown John Bradshaw and a lot more.

[@davidcarbone3385]

Sad situation; the dad was talented but not a good husband or dad. Shirley was perhaps too accommodating and forgiving? Had not read or heard of this before. Thank you for sharing!

[@angelaholmes8888]

I read shirley's memoir a few years ago she talked about her marriage to jack it definitely wasn't healthy relationship

[@Empt109]

Hollywood is sick and disgusting, men sleeping with men, women sleeping with women ,child trafficking ,devil worshiping . We’ve always heard how wholesome will smith was . What a fucked up life he’s living .

[@davidcarbone3385]

@@Empt109 You make it sound as if Hollywood is make up of typical Americans.

[@aprilgosa5779]

David Carbone He never beat David he was emotionally cold and Jealous he was what is now known as Bi-polar Shirley knew he was sick so did David as he grew up he was trying to get close to his Dad but that stupid fire robbed them of a chance I hope they are together because its what David wished to reconcile with Jack . Jack was never home enough to have beat David as much as the video claims and nowhere have I heard that before

[@davidcarbone3385]

@@aprilgosa5779 Whether you abuse a child or a neglect a child it gets lumped together as child abuse/neglect. The negative affects of each or both are not good. As my comment reflects, he was not a good father, and that's what I got from the video.

[@annaquinn4810]

Shirley didn’t have any self esteem to not do anything to help her stepson and stay “in love” with an abuser! She called it love, I call it “stupidity “!!!

[@tammylewis2408]

Women of her generation were supposed to "stand by your man" regardless of abuse. Some women are attracted to "bad boys", thinking they could change them, in reality those "bad boys" don't always change unless they are willing to change. Jack was not husband material and took his frustrations on his wives and son David. Shirley and David were truly victims; they certainly didn't ask for the Partridge Family to become a hit as it did and were more well-known while Jack was making TV appearances such as Columbo. Trivia: Did you know the Partridge Family was based on the Cowsills? The Cowsill children faced their own nightmare with an abusive manager father, who not only beat their mother Barbara, but took all their hard-earned money. The Cowsills were supposed to have been the stars of the sitcom, but due to excessive demands from their manager father, the producers decided to cast actors and made the mother a widower. There is a documentary titled "Family Band" that tells their story. Basically, there were some parallels between the sitcom and their real-life counterparts.

[@tj921able]

I did, plus, it's not surprising. Abusive patterns tend to go down through a family until someone decides to end the cycle. For me, that is me, I am ending the cycle of abuse. I came from an INCREDIBLY abusive background. Sad that David didn't decide to end the cycle, instead of continuing it. He didn't HAVE TO abuse alcohol. He could have stepped away from it.

[@FactsVerse]

Well said, we agree! Thank you for sharing your life story. We're very happy you persevered ❣

[@brianwalsh1401]

That's easy for you or anybody else to say but addictions are a tough nut to crack. If they weren't they wouldn't be addictions. I too have come from my won dysfunctional back round and addictions. My parents came from their's. Yes it is generational dysfunction. I consider myself lucky to be alive but only because I got help. This recovery information has been picking up steam since the 70's but a lot of people still aren't in recovery.

[@tj921able]

@@brianwalsh1401 I smoked and chewed tobacco and quit both cold turkey, so I do know something about addiction.

[@brianwalsh1401]

@@tj921able I commend you. I would bet at least half of the population is an addict of some sort. I've had several. My smoking addiction gave me oral cancer and copd. It took me many years to finally quit and also chewed a lot of nicorette gum. I highly recommend Gabor Mate videos on the subject. Very enlightening. A lot of people don't walk away from addictions because it kills them.

[@tj921able]

@@brianwalsh1401 That's what's happened to most of my family, they died or are dying of their addictions. Either that, or are suffering side effects from them. I will pray for you that the worst is behind you and you can live a fulfilling life now, having learned some very harsh lessons in life.

[@SueNeal-tb4qt]

I had read Jack was a womaniser but for Shirley to put up with that and physical abuse for so long amazes me. I’m disgusted that she knew what was happening to David and did nothing. Shameful. So sad David couldn’t kick his alcohol and prescription abuse and I imagine so frustrating for his family to witness this everyday.

[@varunyounse]

To the person reading this: Even though | don't know you, I wish you best of what life has to offer 💙

[@lesleyboyes3366]

Thank you the same to you,

[@cheryl4670]

thank you

[@camswar]

Thanks mate

[@terrireed2100]

Thank you life has to be better than now. God Bless You

[@cheryl4670]

@@terrireed2100 I'm glad God bless you

[@dontboogiewithme4238]

I know what it's like to be abused as a child my Adopted father abused me at the age of 5 years old till the age of 15 years old my biological mother wouldn't leave him that's what hurts me a lot

[@aprilgosa5779]

don't boogie with me he was not physically beat by his father his dad was bi polar and Jealous but David loved him and Jack was trying when the fire happened David was inconsolable so I pray they are together now Shirley loved him and she loved David as another son and he loved her he called her his other mom they had a tense relationship when he was young but that was due to him feeling loyal to his own mom likely and then being on the show made them closer and when David died she lost a son David's Mom also had dementia and grandma and alcoholism but he was clean when he died stupid tabloids called him a liar but who are they

[@Bubbalovecats]

Very sad Shirley Jones stood by and allowed Jack Cassidy to abuse David . Shame on her

[@sgraham4533]

I’m saddened to hear that David and Shirley endured such terrible abuse. Disappointed that Shirley tolerated that abuse, didn’t expose him for the creep he was, save David, and felt she had to engage in her husband’s debochery to gain his love. Even bad love can be intoxicating and addictive. I do what people to know that 20 years ago I was at a photo studio and the owner said that Shirley was the nicest celebrity he had ever met. She even engaged in conversation and offered to make and serve coffee/tea to him and his staff. He said she was a class act and had never encountered another celebrity that was so nice.

[@SandyShirley-m5x]

Shirley saw how abusive Jack was to David. Why would she give him children? Jack should have been arrested for child abuse. Shirley must not thought more of herself to stay with Jack so long.

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for watching! We're glad to know that you love our video. What other types of video would you like to see on Facts Verse?

[@judydenver5362]

The fact is, because my mother has the original newspaper article on Jack's death...that he fell asleep with a LIT cigarette with him, and dropped it on the furniture. He started the fire, and he was passed out cold. Don't know anything from the actual facts, about an unlit cigarette, in his mouth. Unless he was so out of it, he dropped the lit one, then took another unlit one out. He was always careless with the cigarettes. You can see it in the "This is your life, Shirley Jones", where he has one behind his back, nearly on his clothing, then he almost burns Suzanne Crough in the back with it. How horrifying to find out the level of abuse he inflicted on Beautiful soul, David. What a monster Jack was.

[@terrihartlep8094]

David & Jack were no duo. I learned all about Jack Cassidy at 6 years of age when The Partridge Family premiered. My mother told me all about him & had no respect for him. I always prayed & hoped David would find true peace & happiness in life. I will never forget hearing a radio interview where David broke down talking about Jack not only what he went through but his half brothers also. David had a wonderful relationship with Shirley he considered her a best friend. He said it was impossible to not love her .

[@kennethoats2322]

WOW! I know this sounds cliche but hurt people hurt people 😥

[@margaretross9150]

It's actually quite profound. A human truth.

[@kristinadospoy7347]

That's true

[@alancrisp1582]

🤭🤔 This is more like it , finally a video that is not about The Brady Bunch, or Gilligan's Island. Grateful

[@elle9543]

The way I like to remember David Cassidy is this: the episode of Malcolm in the Middle where the mom, Lois, gets to go backstage and meet her teen idol. David played his part well; the writing was superb-- the episode is a hoot. An echo of the phenom he was in the early 70s.

[@alancrisp1582]

@@elle9543 😀🤭Yes nice story. I myself will always remember David ,for the wonderful music 🎶 he left us, my personal favorites - Day dreamer and Cherish. Thanks for sharing 👍😊.

[@crystalregan2481]

Yes Jack Cassidy was! That was horrible 😔 I wish David Cassidy Truly believed he was loved by so many that didn't want anything from him but his talent RIP David Cassidy sweet prince ♥️

[@flufwix]

I have no time for adults who abuse children or allow abuse to continue. The damage is so hard for children to overcome

[@deniselandmesser9966]

I heard he was very jealous of his son David,and David was still trying to be the son that his father would love. But l didn't know it went so far and deep. I wonder how David's 3 half brothers doing? Was they too a target of abuse?

[@angelaholmes8888]

You should read shirley's memoir 📖

[@paulam408]

I knew about his abuse & wondered why Shirley stayed with him so long. His abuse towards his son should have been enough to make her walk away much sooner.

[@oldcop18]

Any man who beats his wife & child is a coward. I saw a lot of this during my 30 years on the street.

[@patriciadault8983]

Women who think its love when it's some insecurity or self esteem issues to think its love. He was a jerk and she needed attention.

[@feliciajenkins5041]

It's sad how abusive men think they're turning their boys good men. All that's being done is continuing the curse.

[@hubbaman9885]

It's even sadder that when most of us try to seek help for such abuse, we're largely get ignored or we are often mistaken for being the ones causing the abuse not receiving. Which is why most of us males don't talk about it. I had an abusive grandmother and no one ever believed me, all simply because of my gender. And women say men are lucky, uh hardly.

[@brianwalsh1401]

I don't think their turning their boys into good men but more dumping their unresolved issues onto their children like his father did to him. I think it was Claudia Black who called it passing the hot potato. It goes for generations.

[@lindakilbride6755]

I never knew ANY of this and I am in shock. It will take a little bit of time to wrap my head around it. I feel so very sorry for both David and Shirley, through the cruelty of one monstrous man. I am just so sad. Where do evil men come up with the idea that it's ok to abuse (or mutilate the psyches of) any one, even millions, of fellow human beings? How did he (Jack) treat his other children?

[@claudiakromer8037]

David was longing for his father´s love until he died of organ failure.David and his father had similar problems, which David predominantly repeated.On the other hand they both had this bright shining attractive charisma.Their fans certainly won´t forget it ! We would have wished them better.

[@lisafink98]

Jack Cassidy was a narcissist and he was jealous of David’s fame. Too bad David couldn’t get over that, it haunted him his whole life.

[@lesleymaner2851]

That’s so true. Jack destroyed his son. So very sad

[@CassDee]

There’s no excuse for abusing your child and wife. Period. There’s no excuse for being jealous either. I have no respect for Jack Cassidy at all. While David was sadly an alcoholic, it should be pointed out that at the end he probably had Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS), also called alcohol dementia that occurs in late stage alcoholism. A really tragic end for such a talented man. David was a far better father and did not continue to perpetuate the abuse his father inflicted on him.

[@adric137]

I am So sorry to hear about this issue

[@davidswift7776]

Very interesting insight on a very rare talented family . Thank you for this KZbin post .

[@beachgirl6565]

She married that monster knowing his abuse of his son. I guess she didn’t know she would be next. Alcohol is a destroyer!

[@angelaholmes8888]

Yeah I think some women believe that they can change their husbands but that's not possible you can't just make someone want to change they have to want to do it for themselves

[@beachgirl6565]

@@angelaholmes8888 all woman when young seem to think that. My daughter turns 40 this year & she still tries to fix men. I say they’re more trouble than their worth😹

[@angiedawnmoody3519]

It's sad that neither Jack or David got the help that they both clearly needed!! Jack's Father abused him,he abused David and David abused his children.....Such a sad vicious circle!! RIP to Jack and David

[@cynthiawhite8868]

david didnt abuse his son.did he???i neva heard that.

[@angiedawnmoody3519]

@@cynthiawhite8868 yes I have heard and seen this on different videos and interviews!! I thought everybody knew that?

[@joannerubin892]

David NEVER abused his children in fact quite the opposite ! Beau and him were close Katie not so much and I also heard that Shirley intervened with Jacks abuse on David and that they became close during the show

[@lorrainearmstrong6401]

David adored his son he didn’t abuse him don’t tell untruths about him he was gentle soul, David always promised he would never ever be like his father regarding his own upbringing , if you can’t say nothing nice, say nothing at all 😭

[@cocoaorange1]

He waa cold to Katy.

[@mommy2kitty]

The part about Jack physically abusing David and Evelyn was new to me. So tragic. I honestly never liked Jack, but he was a brilliant actor. He seemed to be type cast in his roles as the bad guy it would appear. I hate that David never had the love he deserved from Jack, I knew that at the time in the 70s.What a waste.I never cared for Shirley Jones and her book just sealed the deal for me.

[@anelisejaniques72]

Jack had devil eyes...

[@theescaperoom1113]

Her book was awful

[@anelisejaniques72]

Maybe Jack was also a psychopath...

[@sallykohorst8803]

Yes thanks for sharing this

[@FactsVerse]

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[@770WT]

A movie bio should be made of the Cassidy family .

[@nancyoleksy]

Both Jack and David were amazing actors in their own right but never got the recognition for it. David did a bit when he starred in the tv show where he was a cop but that show only lasted a season I think. Sad, they were both very talented and were both so good looking.

[@neonarcade3562]

No I didn't know that Jack Cassidy was incredibly abusive to David & his Mum, and his step Mum Shirley Jones. I had never heard of anything..........until now. I can imagine poor David huddled in a corner crying. It sounds so sad. My father was a total narcissist and a complete and utter tyrant, he was very cruel to me. I still feel so angry and jealous when I see anyone with a kind Father. I wish I could've had that. 😥😥😥😥😥😥😥

[@angelaholmes8888]

I know the feeling my father is a drug addict who emotionally and verbally abused me and my brother to feed his addiction he would steal from me and my brother and mother he's now in prison since 2004

[@neonarcade3562]

@@angelaholmes8888 Yeah. I know it's so unfair. We didn't deserve what happened to us.

[@robertgorton3856]

I was not aware of Jack abusing his Son or Shirley. But, I was aware of him having affairs with other men.Always hate learning about abuse situations.

[@harperstacey9604]

Jack Cassidy was jealous of David's popularity. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@robertgorton3856]

@@harperstacey9604 Thanks for your reply. Ones being jealous of someone sadly can cause them to do hateful things towards the person they are jealous of. Have a Blessed and Very Happy Easter Weekend!! 🙂

[@harperstacey9604]

@@robertgorton3856 I have talked to you a few times. You are always so kind to me. I hope you also have a great Easter weekend. Stay safe and healthy ❤️. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@aprilgosa5779]

Robert Gorton Shirley has never claimed she was beat nor did David Jack was emotionally distant he was bipolar or what is now called bipolar it was not well known in those days in the 80s it became Manic Depressive you haave no idea of his love life but he and David were trying when the fire happened who cares who he slept with its between he and Shirley David was devastated by the fire as they were trying to get close I pray he is with his dad

[@heleneharris6904]

I think Jack Cassidy was an outstanding actor. You cannot discount the importance of parental love and guidance. It affects people years on down the road. May Jack and David rest in peace.

[@NancyDYork]

Jack was verbally abusive to both David & Shirley not physically. He didn't like David being more popular than he was. And Shirley was more popular. Shirley stayed way too long with Jack. As soon as the show ended so did the Marriage. I think it started off with Jacks dad. From Jacks dad to Jack. But David changed that. He didn't want to be like his dad. And when Beau was born he changed that. He was a loving dad to Beau.

[@kathijohnston3881]

Yes I did hear that, I was married to a alcoholic bipolar myself it's a nightmare there's no way to live that way I feel sorry for that poor boy and Shirley Jones and his first wife

[@alexanderwells3479]

I'm surprised that no mention was made of the fact that Jack always played bad guys in films and on television.

[@Tempe1962]

I knew Jack was mentally mean to David but I didnt know he was physically abused David. I feel David's addictions are directly linked to abuse from his father. Hard to believe Shirley would stay in an abusive relationship for so long. It had to be something other than love that made her stay. It sounds like she was dominated by Jack even to the point of doing threesomes to please him-ugh!

[@Hammer1126]

I did not know Jack Cassidy was Bi; that should’ve been the exit sign Shirley needed to get out of that marriage. She was much too desirable to hand around for that creep.

[@debbieboullion5864]

david was raised by his mother and grandparent and lived on the east coast when he was growing up david also said he never lived with jack and shirley. just visited his brothers on weekend david and jack had a strained relationship when did the abuse happen

[@wormwood8191]

Shirley married Jack in the early fifties, a time when many women were trained to take the words "obey" literally. Frankly its amazing that she had a therapist and under her guidance sought to try to find a way to compromise. You have to give her credit for trying to make her marriage work... she took those vows seriously. It's only recently that our nation has come out and admitted abuse. Before then many women like Shirley supported the idea of male dominence.Many still do. It's also important to remember that Jack and Davids relationship was already cemented into behaviors that would last a lifetime for both of them. This is not something an outsider could change.

[@katemaloney4296]

She married Jack in 1956.

[@Lisa-fw9rb]

Jack was so screwed up, Shirley if this is true that she knew about the abuse is unforgiveable.... However she is not the best for picking out husband's...... I mean my God! Marty Engels, he only rode on her shoulders! Rest in Peace David!

[@FactsVerse]

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[@varunyounse]

BENDICIONES A TODOS 😘❤🙏

[@TheCosmicVagabond]

Eres muy amable de su parte. 😎

[@marycopeland4049]

Sick and destructive; Shirley Jones permitted abuse of her children because of her selfish delusions of what love means. How could she procreate with this man and continue making excuses fir his behavior.

[@maryanderson2759]

Agreed!!! Not a good person

[@lisalucero3680]

No I did not know that wow .. You left out alot of stuff.. KATIE IS ALSO AN ACTOR! THATS 3 generations of actors in this family! True Hollywood family

[@danharkins5673]

He wasn’t happy with David because he was jealous of him he was the biggest teen idol

[@harperstacey9604]

He also wasn't happy that David made more money than him. That's why he cut David out of his will. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@debd353]

You said Jack fell asleep with an "unlit cigarette" in his mouth. How would that cause a fire?

[@jannuary831]

The fire was caused by a smouldering cigarette on a couch. A case here of poor editing.

[@debd353]

@@jannuary831 I understand that. Thanks.

[@770WT]

I heard he also had a fireplace that sparks may have jump to his couch or his drink .

[@Mark-yy2py]

Yes, I remembered he died on his couch, had a LIT cigarette...his apartment was burned out, and so was he- health wise and otherwise...

[@odettewiddicombe4583]

It's a good thing David was not like his dad two his son

[@helencarroll4658]

I hate that Jack Cassidy for what he did to David and Shirley

[@boldone3517]

No I did not know about his abuse. He always as an actor seemed very very charming. I guess that says it all.

[@darykinnaman2319]

It is amazing to me that celebrities are so dysfunctional. That's why I refuse to worship them, I can admire their talent, but they are people just like you and me. I really like Shirley Jones and David Cassidy.

[@tinascorizzi6188]

Yes Jack was a very jealous person and abusive person. RIP David you are missed.

[@Tempe1962]

Jack passed away in a fire after passing away with an unlit cigarette in his mouth. Huh? Shouldnt that be lit cigarette?

[@josephjohnson8520]

Very Interesting Video!

[@FactsVerse]

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[@josephjohnson8520]

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[@katemaloney4296]

The sad part is how patents express their dissatisfaction with their children. You can be disproving without being critical, and still raise your child to be satisfied with the choices theyve made for themselves. You can hate the road youre on, but you have no right taking it out on your kid. Unless youre on your death bed, turn your life around and be someone.

[@lynn1464]

So sad that Jack cannot be proud of his son instead he was jealous. Shirley probably didn't step in because she probably was afraid would happen to her.

[@alfredbenedek3398]

YES, I DO KNOW, IF I CAN'T SAY GOOD / NICE OF SOME ONE, SAY NOTHING @ ALL. - - THE EXACT TRUTH IS, JACK CASSIDY WAS IMMENSLY JELOUS OF D A V I D, OF HIS SUCCESS & OF HIS POPULARITY! + DAVID WAS A MULTY TALLEN, WHILE JACK JUST ONCE A WHILE OF AN ACTOR! = * = 🎸 DAVID?/ THE LORD BE ALL OF OUR JUDGE? YET I SAY; - R.I.P. 🎹 = * =

[@normadesmond6017]

what women will do to be with the guy there in love with. it is unbelievable. Would Jack have done the same to keep her?

[@dalekmoon]

I first became aware of Jack Cassidy in the show He & She anyone else?

[@jimjones8745]

yes, i liked that show but did not last.

[@harperstacey9604]

Richard Benjamin was the star of the show. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@geneziogenezio3299]

A normal person who goes through traumas does not want to have the same attitudes with people, only those who are the same have the same attitude!!!

[@jujuoliver6959]

Jack Cassidy was despicable. His death was an awful way to go but something like that was always a possibility given his reckless lifestyle. Shirley Jones was ridiculously weak. How can you be so weak that you know abuse is going on but yet you turn your head to look away. Crazy stuff.

[@anneperry9014]

My mother was always disappointed with me. It takes a toll !!!!🙄

[@FactsVerse]

Thank you so much for sharing your life story. Stay positive 💗

[@johnf.tashjian6326]

As much as I enjoyed "The Partridge Family", I couldn't believe how abusive Jack Cassidy was to his wife and son. Perhaps the good Lord was more merciful to him than I would have been.

[@margiesoapyhairbillian4754]

shame on you Shirley Jones. how can you watch someone abuse a child. what does that say about your character 🤔?

[@harperstacey9604]

Shirley Jones was not innocent, either. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@sharonholt3118]

Very sad. Most of the Hollywood families seem to have inherited a very troubled lifestyle

[@fantasyprincessgirl]

I guess David is my favorite of the family.

[@jeacaklotom]

I don't know how Shirley could allow turn her back and abused child.. what a witch

[@FactsVerse]

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[@jbrise7560]

Seems like all Hollywood “Stars” have such tragic and sad lives. Much to the contrary of their TV persona. 🤔

[@ivettek3190]

i heard something about jack cassidy being jealous of davids fame. didn't know he was abusive to his former wives and son david

[@denisesf5]

As a mother of 5 , I can not imagine staying with an abusive man who hit our children. He'd up in a grave and me in jail. I appreciate to hate many women have no place to go...but I'd bloody well find one. Guaranteed.

[@lindakilbride6755]

The narrator said about Jack that he had developed some substance abuse habits that included alcohol. I'd like to know what the other substances were, because it would help to explain the depths to which he had fallen. At least to me. QUESTION: Were David's brothers physically and emotionally abused as well? Separately, how did they all feel about Jack, in all aspects, detailed, if known at all. Thank you greatly.

[@Dan.d649]

It's quite shocking to say the least. However, I did hear about that David's father had some psychological problems but I didn't know that he was abusive. This is a terrible story to just learn about, as I am a big fan of David Cassidy and the Partridge Family. I believe that Shirley Jones, who I like also, didn't know the whole thing about it. It's a total shame to know that David had a negative upbringing into his life from childhood. While not ever knowing what his nasty dad did to him, that just sickens me to the core. When Shirley got to be with his dad, she didn't get to know how twisted he really was with all the troubles he brought fourth to his son. David didn't deserve any of this, but his life came into showing off his own talent to the public, with music as a performer, songwriter and an actor. He attempted to turn his own life around with what he had, and he became very famous. People loved and appreciated him so much. The David Cassidy, with Shirley Jones we all know and admire in the Partridge Family program to this day, has at least been recognized as amazing in his own right. Even though his dad experienced family troubles of his own before David, it wasn't fair to what David had gone through at the time while growing up. I'm very upset for David Cassidy, because he didn't deserve this at all. Later in life, this poor man suffered a lot of hardships in life because of a broken and twisted childhood. People however, and including myself, loved him for who he was, and that was an icon, and an extremely gifted entertainer. Kudos to you David, and thank you!!

[@ponygirl2203]

Send them all a get well card because these are some sick folks.

[@SJUCityBoy]

Jack Cassidy, great actor. Unfortunately, greatness emerges from pain and chaos.

[@fndngnvrlnd]

B*llshit greatness of terrible human being!!!!

[@robertdubs9466]

IIRC, Danny Bonaduce had it just as bad, if not worse with his own father, Joe Bonaduce. And, just like Jack and David, tensions escalated to the breaking point for them when Danny, like David became famous on the Partridge Family, and Joe, like Jack couldn't stand that his son was more successful than he was.

[@770WT]

Jack could have ruled Hollywood if it was not for the booze and drugs .

[@dianeleone1634]

sweet sweet sweet twinkling star 💙 R. I. P. David💙 Cassidy💜

[@horsepegasus]

I was abused by my bastard father too my family abused me brats in the schools abused me still being abused now.... I have whole anger and hatred in me don't trust anyone everyone is shit don't care don't give a damn about anyone anything.... I don't want anyone around me with me rather be by myself.....

[@jerrylee8261]

Horse, my heart goes out to you as I was a victim of abuse by my father and stepfather. Looking back my stepfather was worse than father. Was abused in school and on the job as an adult. The same as you. I like being alone, too. I was an only child.

[@carriedillmann4455]

Qualities???? Jack Cassidy had NO QUALITIES!!!!

[@Sherryrice4149]

I Just seen him on an episode of columbo. Where he had a man blowing up. He was on Colombo a couple of times. I didn't even know that they were stepmother and stepson. I didn't even know that he was bisexual. David started looking like his father as he got older.🌝

[@catcadenza2493]

Why was the eldest son abused and not the younger?