7 Years After His Death, DNA Test Exposes a Secret That Changes Everything

 

 

 

this morning we’re also celebrating the life of singer and actor David Cassidy the star of the hit series The Partridge Family died Tuesday at the age of 67 when friends of yours or family members begin to say to you remember I just told you this two days ago and there is no memory of it that’s when I began to be very concerned seven years after his passing a shocking Revelation has come to light David Cassidy the Teen Idol who captured the hearts of millions left behind a legacy that seemed set in stone but now a DNA test has uncovered a

secret so unexpected it could change everything we thought we knew about him could this discovery rewrite history could the family we believed was his not actually be stay with us as we unravel the truth behind the mystery that has stunned fans and shaken the legacy of one of the biggest stars of his time David Cassidy’s rise to stardom David Cassidy was a well known American actor and singer who Rose to stardom in the 1970s mainly because of his role as Keith partridge in the hit television series The Partridge Family in the show

Keith was the son of Shirley Partridge a character played by Shirley Jones who was also Cassidy’s stepmother in real life this role propelled him into the public eye turning him into a Teen Idol and a major pop star of that era Cassidy’s early life was quite different from what many would expect he he grew up in West Orange New Jersey where he was mainly raised by his grandparents for a long time he didn’t even know that his parents had separated after finishing high school he moved to New York to live with his

father and stepmother which set him on the path to acting and music his big break came in 1969 when he signed a contract with Universal Studios and landed roles in various television shows however everything changed in 1970 when was cast as Keith Partridge almost overnight he became a teen sensation with fans all over the world swooning over him despite the massive success of the Partridge Family Cassidy wanted to move Beyond his teenage heartthrob image he worked on building a solo music career scoring several hits particularly

in the UK and Australia while his professional life had many high points his personal life was much more complicated he was married multiple times had children from different relationships and struggled with alcohol addiction in his later years he became an advocate for Alzheimer’s disease awareness especially after facing his own health struggles even as he dealt with legal troubles and personal setbacks he remained dedicated to performing until he retired in 2017 his life was a mix of extraordinary Fame and deep personal struggles while

the world saw him as a 1970s icon his real journey was far more complex marked by Fame heartbreak and a constant search for reinvention one of the most intriguing aspects of his story was the tangle of marriages and secret children that added another layer to his already eventful life love loss and hidden heirs Shelley Wright a 44-year-old woman from Naples Florida has spent years insisting that she is the secret daughter of David Cassidy the famous 1970s heartthrob now she claims to have solid proof to report

her story recently Wright revealed that a DNA test has shown an extremely high likelihood 99.999999 5% that Cassidy was indeed her biological father Cassidy best remembered for playing Keith Partridge on The Partridge Family passed away in November 2017 at the age of 67 due to organ failure throughout his life he never publicly acknowledged Wright as his daughter while some might have dismissed her claim in the past the details of Cassidy’s personal life marked by multiple marriages and various struggles have made her story more

intriguing drawing attention from many Cassidy left behind a complicated Legacy his first marriage was to actress Kay lens whom he married in a spontaneous elopement in 1977 lens who later won Emy awards for her work shared that Cassidy’s immense Fame led to overwhelming fan attention to the point where she had to hire a bodyguard for protection their marriage lasted until 1983 despite their Whirlwind romance they never had children just a year after his first divorce Cassidy married again in 1984 his second wife was Merill Tans a

horse breeder and business partner in the racing industry their relationship began in a dramatic Fashion on their first date Cassidy serated her however their marriage ended in 1988 after the divorce Merill went on to own a lavender farm in California like his first marriage this one also did not produce any children in 1991 Cassidy tied the knot for the third and final time his wife Sue shyren was an actress and songwriter known for her work on Superman and music videos for well-known artists like meatloaf the couple had one

son together Bo Devon Cassidy Sue was 41 when she gave birth to him their marriage lasted more than two decades but in 2014 they separated and their divorce was finalized in 2016 aside from Bo Cassidy also had a daughter actress Katie Cassidy although he was her biological father he admitted in 2017 that he had played little to no role in raising her stating I wasn’t her father Cassidy’s personal life was often turbulent but his legacy wasn’t just about about his career it was also about the relationships he had with his

children in 2009 Cassidy and Katie shared a rare glimpse into their fatherdaughter bond their connection was unusual blurring the lines between a parent child relationship and a friendship since Katie was raised by her mother and stepfather Cassidy explained that he never had to take on the traditional responsibilities of a parent instead he could be there for her as a supportive presence without the pressures of discipline or structure Katie described it as a unique relationship where she could confide in him without fear of judgment while he

was more of a mentor than a traditional father he still played an important role in her life Cassidy encouraged her to focus on the craft of acting rather than chasing fame or wealth he once advised her to accept great roles even if they didn’t come with a big paycheck advice that Katie took to heart early in her career despite their bond Cass admitted that he wasn’t in regular contact with Katie while he recognized her talent and spoke about how proud he was of her he also acknowledged that they had Grown Apart over the years he even found it

hard to believe that she had already reached her 30s in his final days Katie was among the family members who stood by his side in the hospital after his passing she honored him with heartfelt words recognizing both his struggles and the wisdom he had shared with her after Cassidy’s death surprising details about his estate came to light particularly concerning his children his son Bo inherited significantly more than originally expected initial reports estimated that Cassidy’s estate was worth around $150,000 after subtracting debts however

after clearing those debts the estate’s value Rose to approximately $230,000 additionally Bo received $4 $50,000 from Cassidy’s retirement plan and $1 million from a life insurance policy Al together he inherited about $1.68 million far more than the initial reports had suggested on the other hand Cassidy’s daughter Katie was left out of his will entirely he had previously explained this decision in an interview with People magazine stating that while he was her biological father he had not been the one to raise her

despite this Katie still mourned his passing alongside the rest of the family she later spoke about the valuable lessons he had given her particularly his advice to invest in herself Cassidy had told her don’t ever stop taking classes that’s where you should spend your money Katie credited this advice with helping her grow both personally and professionally the fact that Katie the daughter Cassidy publicly recognized was excluded from his will has led LED some to take a closer look at Shelley Wright’s claim it adds

another layer of mystery to Cassidy’s already complicated family history Wright’s journey to proving her connection to Cassidy began after his passing when a woman contacted her on Facebook with a surprising tip the woman told her about an unusual item being sold on eBay a plastic water bottle that Cassidy had allegedly used during a 2015 concert in New Jersey determined to find answers Wright bought the bottle she then sent a swab from it along with her own saliva sample to a DNA Testing Lab called identigene on April 2nd Wright received

the result she had been waiting for according to the lab report the DNA test confirmed with near certainty that she was Cassidy’s daughter in interviews Wright has shared that the Revelation brought her a mix of emotions she insists that she never pursued this to gain money or fame but simply wanted closure however she expressed sadness that C’s other children Bo and Katie had refused to accept her as their sibling Wright has always maintained that she was the result of a brief romance between her mother Donna Wallace and

Cassidy back in 1973 according to Wright her mother once confessed that she had slept with Cassidy in a VIP room during a night out in Nashville at the time Wallace had been going through a rough patch with her longtime partner Nashville songwriter James Bohanan despite knowing that Cassidy was the real father Wallace ultimately chose to return to Bohanan and raise Wright as his own daughter now with the DNA evidence in hand Wright hopes that her truth will finally be acknowledged whether or not the Cassidy family will ever accept her claim

remains uncertain but her story has certainly added another twist to the already intricate tale of David Cassidy’s personal life the cost of stardom David Cassidy was just 8 years old when he learned a shocking truth from other kids his parents had secretly divorced 2 years earlier something he had never been told born in a hospital in New York City Cassidy was the son of singer and actor Jack Cassidy whose Roots were a mix of Irish and German ancestry his mother actress Evelyn Ward came from a long line of early American settlers with

Irish and swiss Heritage because both of his parents had busy careers that required frequent travel Cassidy spent most of his childhood being raised by his grandparents in a modest neighborhood in West Orange New Jersey in 1956 when David was 6 years old his father remarried Jack Cassidy tied the knot with Shirley Jones a well-known actress and singer their marriage brought three new additions to the family David’s half Brothers Shawn Patrick and Ryan after struggling academically Cassidy attended summer school in 1968

and was finally able to earn his high school diploma at 18 he left his childhood home and moved in with his father and stepmother settling into their rented house in Irvington New York there he shared a home with his three younger half Brothers during this time Cassidy took on a part-time job working in a mail room while actively chasing his dream of becoming an actor and musician his father played an important role in helping him break into the industry introducing him to Ruth arens who would become his first manager

aens a former Table Tennis champion had previously represented both Jack Cassidy and Shirley Jones she became a key Mentor in David’s career even renegotiating his contract for the Partridge Family ensuring he was fairly compensated for his role thanks to Aaron’s guidance and Cassidy’s undeniable Talent his career took off in a way that no one could have predicted however success came with a cost the immense Fame City achieved brought with it an intense level of public attention something he had not fully anticipated by the time he passed

away in 2017 it felt like the end of an era for countless fans who had idolized him during his prime to them he would always be the young fresh-faced star with the signature shaggy hair the one whose posters covered bedroom walls across the world in the 1970s even half a century later Cassidy Remains the ultimate symbol of of a’ 70s teen Idol his rise to fame and eventual Rebellion against his squeaky clean image paved the way for many young celebrities who followed in his footsteps Cassidy’s career in entertainment was in part helped by the

industry connections he had through his family with his father and stepmother already established in Show Business he was able to land early acting roles in popular television series such as Ironside the FBI Adam 12 Bonanza and medical center but everything changed in 1970 when Cassidy was cast as Keith partridge in a brand new sitcom The Partridge Family the show followed the story of a widowed mother and her five children who formed a musical group and traveled the country performing together the series had a fun and colorful

aesthetic including its now iconic multicolored school bus and its catchy pop songs embodied the feel-good spirit of the early’ 70s with his boyish charm sweet smile and shaggy hair Cassidy quickly became the standout star of the show his portrayal of Keith Partridge won over audiences and he was soon adored by millions of young fans worldwide although he was only in his early 20s at the time the attention was overwhelming almost overnight he became a household name with magazines TV shows and newspapers constantly covering his

every move unlike many actors in musical television shows Cassidy wasn’t just pretending to sing he actually provided one of the two main singing voices for The Partridge Family performing alongside his onscreen and real life stepmother Shirley Jones the Show’s first hit single I think I love you became an instant classic when it was released in 1970 decades later it remains a beloved pop Anthem by 1972 Cassidy had become far more than just a TV star his Fame had grown Beyond The Partridge Family and he was now a

successful solo artist releasing albums performing in soldout stadiums and Topping music charts although the entire Partridge Family cast gained recognition including Susan day who played Keith’s sister Lori it was Cassidy who became the biggest sensation his level of Fame was often compared to that of major music icons like Elvis Presley and the Beatles with fans reaching near hysteria at his concerts however as his popularity soared Cassidy began to feel conflicted about his place in the Spotlight by the early 1970s he was struggling with the

pressures that came with being one of the most recognizable faces in entertainment in 1972 he shocked fans by appearing fully nude on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine the interview that accompanied the cover was even more surprising Cassidy spoke candidly about drinking drug use and his desire to leave The Partridge Family behind mind his words along with the Bold photos caused an uproar many parents were outraged and some fans were taken aback but Cassidy had a purpose he was tired of the cleancut Teen idle image that had

been crafted for him he wanted to be seen as a real artist and an independent individual not just the wholesome Keith Partridge years later Cassidy would reflect on that moment explaining that he had reached a point where he needed to take control of his own narrative he wanted to be heard to express himself and to be recognized for more than just his teen heartthrob status when The Partridge Family ended in 1974 Cassidy didn’t Fade Into Obscurity he continued making music and exploring different creative opportunities in 1978

he returned to acting with a guest role on police story a performance that was well received by audiences and critics alike the positive response led to his own television show David Cassidy man undercover in which he played an undercover police officer struggles and Legacy throughout the 1980s and the years that followed David Cassidy remained active in the entertainment industry taking on various acting roles in both television and film he made guest appearances on popular TV shows including the loveboat and Malcolm in

the Middle where he played memorable characters that delighted audiences in addition to television Cassidy also explored film roles starring in movies such as Instant Karma and the Spirit of 76 adding more variety to his career in 2009 he took on a leading role in the sitcom Ruby and the rockets a show created by his half-brother Shawn Cassidy the series followed a former Teen Idol adjusting to life after Fame despite its unique premise and nostalgic appeal the show struggled with ratings and was cancelled after just 10 episodes Cassidy’s final

appearance as an actor came in 2013 when he guest starred on CSI crime Scene Investigation this marked the last time he stepped in front of the camera for a scripted television role while his music career never quite reached the same level of success as it had in the early 1970s cassid continued to create and perform he released his final studio album in 2003 marking the end of his journey as a recording artist though his later years in the industry were quieter his legacy as a performer remained strong as he

Grew Older David Cassidy encountered several legal difficulties including multiple arrests for driving Under the Influence DUI and involvement in a hitandrun incident these legal troubles resulted in court-ordered Rehabilitation probation and the suspension of his driver’s license one one of his more serious legal battles took place in September 2015 in Fort Lauderdale Florida he was charged with leaving the scene of a car accident driving despite having a suspended license and operating a vehicle with expired registration tags

these offenses added to his ongoing struggles with the law further complicating his personal and professional life struggle with addiction this is where his story takes an even more intriguing turn between 2010 and 2014 David Cassidy was arrested three times for driving Under the Influence these incidents led to his admission into a rehabilitation program in 2014 during an interview with Piers Morgan he openly discussed his struggles admitting that if he ever return to drinking it could ruin him both physically and emotionally he described

feeling an overwhelming sense of relief when he finally accepted that he had a serious Addiction in 2017 after one of his concerts speculation began to spread about his health with many assuming that he had been drinking again Cassidy publicly denied these claims and initially revealed something far more serious he stated that he had been diagnosed with dementia a heartbreaking condition that had also affected his mother and grandfather however in a shocking Revelation shortly before his death Cassidy admitted that he had lied about

having dementia to cover up his ongoing battle with alcohol addiction he later confessed that his decline in stage performances was not due to an illness but rather the long-term effects of excessive drinking Cassidy had previously insisted that his decision to step away from touring was due to dementia but in reality he was struggling with the devastating consequences of alcoholism feeling frustrated by public speculation about his health he chose to mislead fans and the media to avoid further scrutiny of his drinking problem ultimately

Cassidy’s heartbreaking admission shed light on the depth of his struggles revealing that alcohol addiction not dementia had been the true cause of his deteriorating Health money troubles even with the worldwide success of the Partridge Family David Cassidy struggled with serious Financial challenges he once revealed a shocking truth while The Partridge Family merchandise generated an estimated $500 million for Sony Pictures Television his earnings from it amounted to only $115,000 feeling exploited by the industry he decided to fight for what he

believed was rightfully his his persistence paid off when he successfully renegotiated his contract with Sony securing partial ownership of the show this was an extremely rare achievement for an actor especially one from a sitcom that had already aired years earlier Beyond Financial frustrations Cassidy also resented the way teen magazine profited from his image without him receiving a share of the earnings he felt uncomfortable with the constant media attention as his face was plastered on covers worldwide while he

had no control over how he was portrayed for a long time Cassidy had considered walking away from The Partridge Family he feared that staying in the role of Keith Partridge would trap him making it impossible for people to see him as anything else he also believed that the extreme level of Fame he had reached was holding him back from growing as a person stepping away from the spotlight in 1974 David Cassidy made a surprising announcement he was retiring from performing after completing one last concert tour however what was meant to

be a farewell to his fans took a heartbreaking turn during one of his shows in London tragedy struck when a 14-year-old girl named bernardet wheen was fatally injured in the crowd she was crushed in the overwhelming surge of fans and later died from her injuries Cassidy was devastated by the incident the loss of a young fan affected him deeply and he was so shaken that he wanted to cancel the rest of the tour however those around him convinced him to continue with the remaining performances despite finishing the tour

the tragedy left a lasting mark on him the weight of what had happened made him re-evaluate his career ultimately reinforcing his decision to step away from the intense Spotlight of Fame even though David Cassidy was one of the biggest stars of the 1970s his earnings did not reflect his massive popularity while starring in The Partridge Family he was paid just $600 per week a modest sum considering the show’s success from that paycheck he had to cover the fees of his manager and agents leaving him with even less

despite being the lead singer on the show’s hit records Cassidy did not receive any bonuses or royalties from their sales a situation that frustrated him when he left the Partridge Family he hoped to reinvent himself as a serious musician shifting away from the light-hearted pop sound that had made him famous he wanted to transition into Hard Rock distancing himself from the Teen idle image that had defined his early career however as he moved in a New Direction his stardom began to wne by the 1980s his career had lost much of

its earlier momentum during that decade he released only two albums shifting his Focus primarily to acting roles instead of music by 2015 Cassidy had settled in Florida but financial difficulties continued to follow him struggling with debts he was forced to file for bankruptcy marking a difficult chapter in his later years Financial ruin this was an unexpected downfall for a man who had Once Sold over 25 million records at the height of his Fame as his financial troubles mounted Cassidy was forced to sell his beloved home in Fort Lauderdale

losing the house was especially difficult for him as he considered it his Safe Haven a place where he could find peace away from the pressures of his past stardom his struggles weren’t just Financial his personal life was also unraveling Cassidy had long battled alcohol addiction and his drinking problem worsened over time he was arrested multiple times for driving Under the Influence at to his legal and personal troubles his marriage also suffered under the weight of his addiction his wife Sue shiffrin had supported him for years but by 2015 she

had reached her Breaking Point frustrated with his continued drinking she filed for divorce ending their relationship after more than two decades together as both his personal and professional life continued to decline Cassidy’s Health also began to fail marking a difficult and painful chapter in his later years years tragic death David Cassidy passed away in 2017 at the age of 67 from liver failure a condition brought on by years of heavy drinking despite his financial struggles in his later years he managed to leave a

sizable inheritance for his son Bo when his estate was settled Bo received more than $1.45 million however Cassidy made the surprising decision to exclude his daughter Katie from his will despite being left out of the inheritance Katie held no bitterness toward her father she remained by his side during his final moments showing that their bond went beyond material things Cassidy’s later years were filled with personal difficulties he faced multiple arrests for driving Under the Influence went through a painful divorce

declared bankruptcy and continued to struggle with alcohol addiction though he publicly claimed to have quit drinking he made a heartbreaking confession in a documentary filmed shortly before his death he had never actually stopped his final words as revealed by Katie were deeply reflective so much wasted time the truth behind his death despite the struggles he faced David Cassidy passed away peacefully surrounded by those who cared for him in a private conversation recorded with A&E producer Serena weinfield Cassidy

revealed a truth that contradicted what many had believed he admitted that he was suffering from liver disease and despite earlier statements showed no signs of dementia at that point in his life he confessed that his condition was not caused by an inherited Illness but was the direct result of years of excessive drinking what he called complete alcohol poisoning in a heartbreaking and unexpected moment Cassidy admitted that he had been dishonest about his sobriety he had continued drinking up until the final

months of his life using alcohol as a way to escape feelings of sadness and emptiness his confession came as a shock to the documentaries producers and left his family including his children Katie and Bo devastated they had believed that he had been committed to a sober life making the Revelation even more painful however not everyone was caught off guard by his admission one of his longtime co-stars Partridge Family actor Danny bonad shared his own perspective part of being an alcoholic is lying when you’re an addict you can’t be honest

with people you say what you want them to hear I can’t be mad at David for that but it’s still a tragedy now that this shocking secret has been revealed what do you think does this discovery change David Cassidy’s Legacy forever let us know your thoughts in the comments below if you enjoyed this video don’t forget to give it a thumbs up subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss more incredible stories like this and before you go check out one of these videos on your screen you won’t believe what we uncovered next