David Cassidy Reveals He Is Battling Dementia

PASADENA, CA - AUGUST 08:  Actor David Cassidy  arrives at Disney-ABC Television Group Summer Press Tour Party at The Langham Hotel on August 8, 2009 in Pasadena, California.  (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Cassidy


Actor David Cassidy, who is best known for his role on the hit 70s sitcom The Partridge Family, has revealed to People that he is battling dementia.

The 66-year-old actor has been on the road traveling as a musician. He says that he will stop touring to focus on his health and "...on what I am, who I am and how I’ve been without any distractions."

Cassidy has a family history of dementia. His grandfather and mother both struggled with the disease. He told People, "I feared I would end up that way."

Cassidy took to Twitter to thank everyone for their love and support during this time.


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