David Cassidy (1950-2017)

David Cassidy, the former star of “The Partridge Family” TV hit of the 1970s and a reluctant teen idol to the boomer generation, died Tuesday evening of liver failure, his publicist confirmed. He was 67.

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Tue., Nov. 21, 2017

In this, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 photo, 1970s heartthrob David Cassidy holds one of his favorite guitars as he gives a tour of his five-bedroom Florida mansion in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Cassidy, 65, was auctioning the waterfront home and all its furnishings Sept. 9 as part of bankruptcy and divorce proceedings. Cassidy has died, his publicist confirmed Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017.

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Actor David Cassidy acknowledges the crowd before throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Florida Marlins and the Houston Astros, July 9, 2011, in Miami. Former teen idol Cassidy of “The Partridge Family” fame has died at age 67, publicist said Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017.

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In this Aug. 8, 2009, file photo, actor-singer David Cassidy arrives at the ABC Disney Summer press tour party in Pasadena, Calif. Former teen idol Cassidy of “The Partridge Family” fame, died at age 67, his publicist said Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017.

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David Cassidy, left, and brother Patrick sit on the stage of EFX at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Nov. 11, 1997. Former teen idol Cassidy of “The Partridge Family” fame has died at age 67, publicist said Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017.

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Former Partridge Family cast members David Cassidy, from left, Danny Bonaduce and Shirley Jones reunite Juy 13, 1993, on the Arsenio Hall Show, Los Angeles, Calif. This was the first time the three had appeared together since the popular 1970s series left the air. Cassidy performed “I Think I Love You,” during the taping. Former teen idol Cassidy of “The Partridge Family” fame has died at age 67, publicist said Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017.

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This April 1972 file photo shows singer and teen idol David Cassidy. Former teen idol Cassidy of “The Partridge Family” fame has died at age 67, publicist said Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017.