David Cassidy would have turned 75 right now — and whereas he’s now not right here, his daughter shared how she plans to honor him on his birthday.
“The Partridge Family” heartthrob handed away in 2017 at age 67, however his legacy lives on via his kids, daughter Katie, 38, and son Beau, 34.
The Put up caught up with Katie on the opening of Tarantino | Pulp Rock at Hollywood Park, and he or she shared how she deliberate to rejoice her father’s milestone birthday on Saturday, April 12.
The “Arrow” actress stated she often gathers along with her family members yearly on the date; nevertheless, she was struck by tragedy when she was compelled to flee her Pacific Palisades residence because of the devastating LA fires earlier this yr.
“It’s coming up, and it’s sort of like, my family gets together, and we kind of celebrate as much as we can, but we’re a bit spread out,” she advised The Put up final month. “I have a place in the Palisades, sadly. So I’m displaced, but I’m staying with my uncle.”
Katie stated she nonetheless deliberate to do one thing, however it will probably be low-key.
“We’ll light a candle and, well, wish him happy birthday, and that’ll be that,” she said.
David’s daughter, whom the celebrity shared with former mannequin Sherry Williams, additionally stated that no matter how a lot time passes, she loves to listen to tales from followers about her late father.
“I love to hear that,” Katie responded after The Put up’s reporter advised her a private story a couple of shut fan of her dad. “It never gets old, to be honest with you.”
She continued, “That’s cool to hear that. You know there’s fans out there still,” including that the “I Think I Love You” singer’s fanbase nonetheless reaches out to her.
Katie is David’s oldest youngster, whom he welcomed out of wedlock in 1986 throughout his marriage to his second spouse, Meryl Tanz.
The pair had an advanced relationship, with Katie being raised by her mom and stepdad, Richard Benedon, however her Emmy-nominated father nonetheless performed a job in her life.
“Because I didn’t raise her, I didn’t have to parent her,” David advised Individuals about their bond in 2009. “I’m always here and totally nonjudgmental.”
Katie appeared to understand their relationship.
“To be able to go to someone I’m genetically linked to, tell them anything and know that they’re not going to judge me — it’s unbelievable,” she shared on the time. “It’s nice when your dad can be your friend.”
Nonetheless, months earlier than David died of organ failure after many years of alcoholism, he disclosed that the 2 had drifted aside and had been now not involved.
“I wasn’t her father. I was her biological father but I didn’t raise her. She has a completely different life,” he stated. “[But] I’m proud of her. She’s very talented. It’s hard for me to even accept how old she is now.”
In direction of the top of his life, he additionally suffered from dementia. David handed away on November 21, 2017, simply days earlier than Katie’s thirty first birthday.
The “I Woke Up In Love This Morning” singer had been hospitalized within the ICU for per week with liver and kidney failure earlier than his household determined to take him off of life assist, per TMZ.
His family members launched a press release after his demise.
“On behalf of the entire Cassidy family, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, our uncle, and our dear brother, David Cassidy,” his household stated in a press release obtained by Web page Six. “David died surrounded by those he loved, with joy in his heart and free from the pain that had gripped him for so long. Thank you for the abundance and support you have shown him these many years.”
Katie later addressed David’s passing — and revealed his final phrases.
“Words cant express the solace our family’s received from all the love & support during this trying time,” she wrote. “My father’s last words were ‘So much wasted time.’ This will be a daily reminder for me to share my gratitude with those I love as to never waste another minute… Thank you.”
Katie is presently engaged on a number of initiatives — together with three upcoming films.
She’ll star alongside Tyrese Gibson and Kate Bosworth within the thriller “Bunker,” in addition to act within the Jon Keeyes-directed horror “Speed Demon.” She’s additionally presently capturing “Nanny Cam,” written and directed by “Jersey Shore” star Jenni “JWoww” Farley.
