David Cassidy’s brother Shaun pays tribute to singer

David Cassidy’s brother Shaun has paid tribute to the late singer who passed away on Tuesday aged 67. 

The 59-year-old took to Twitter to share some fond memories of the teen idol, recalling their close sibling bond that lasted up until the star’s death from complications of dementia.

‘When I was a little boy and my big brother would come to visit, the first call of business would be a punishing pillow fight.’ he wrote in a post on Wednesday. 

  

David Cassidy’s half-brother Shaun has remembered the late singer in a touching social media post on Wednesday. They are pictured with David’s step mom Shirley Jones in 1993

‘During the battle, he would regale me with hysterical stories of our father, often culminating in his taking a giant leap off my top bunk,

‘I tried to catch him of course. I always tried to catch him. But I never could. Now, I will carry him, along with all of the funny/sad/extraordinary days we shared, none more filled with love than these last few at his side.’  

Along with his words Shaun shared a childhood photo of the siblings.

He is the eldest son of Jack Cassidy and Shirley Jones, David’s real-life step-mother and on-screen mother in The Partridge Family. 

'I will carry him': Shaun, 59, shared memories of his childhood with David, who passed away Tuesday, in a Twitter post

‘I will carry him’: Shaun, 59, shared memories of his childhood with David, who passed away Tuesday, in a Twitter post

Shaun is the eldest son of Jack Cassidy and Shirley Jones, David's real-life step-mother and on-screen mother in The Partridge Family

Shaun is the eldest son of Jack Cassidy and Shirley Jones, David’s real-life step-mother and on-screen mother in The Partridge Family

Cassidy died Tuesday at age 67.

The singer, who announced earlier this year that he had been diagnosed with dementia, died surrounded by his family, a family statement released by publicist JoAnn Geffen said.

No further details were immediately available, but Geffen said on Saturday that Cassidy was in a Fort Lauderdale, Florida, hospital suffering from organ failure – a symptom of dementia.

‘David died surrounded by those he loved, with joy in his heart and free from the pain that had gripped him for so long,’ the statement said.  

Teen idol: Cassidy died Tuesday at age 67 in a Florida hospital surrounded by family after suffering dementia

Teen idol: Cassidy died Tuesday at age 67 in a Florida hospital surrounded by family after suffering dementia

‘Thank you for the abundance and support you have shown him these many years.’

Cassidy had been on life support since Monday, according to TMZ.

Doctors told the family that his only hope for survival was to undergo a liver transplant, but this was quickly ruled out since he would not have been able to withstand the surgery.

At around noon on Tuesday, the family decided to remove Cassidy from life support.

Cassidy’s family was on hand to bid him farewell – including his brothers Shaun, Patrick and Ryan; his children Beau and Katie; and nephews and his ex-wife Sue Cassidy.  

The 67-year-old Partridge Family star and singer was rushed to hospital in Florida three days ago and his condition was said to be 'grim'

The 67-year-old Partridge Family star and singer was rushed to hospital in Florida three days ago and his condition was said to be ‘grim’

The Partridge Family aired from 1970-74 and was a fictional variation of the ’60s performers the Cowsills, intended at first as a vehicle for Shirley Jones, the Oscar winning actress and Cassidy’s stepmother. 

Jones played Shirley Partridge, a widow with five children with whom she forms a popular act that travels on a psychedelic bus. 

The cast also featured Cassidy as eldest son and family heartthrob Keith Partridge; Susan Dey, later of LA Law fame, as sibling Laurie Partridge and Danny Bonaduce as sibling Danny Partridge. 

'I’m very sad to hear about David Cassidy,' tweeted Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson

‘I’m very sad to hear about David Cassidy,’ tweeted Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson

'Because his stardom was launched from a TV show much like the Monkees, many overlooked just how hugely popular David Cassidy was as a singer in the early 70s,' MSNBC Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough tweeted

‘Because his stardom was launched from a TV show much like the Monkees, many overlooked just how hugely popular David Cassidy was as a singer in the early 70s,’ MSNBC Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough tweeted

'So sad to hear of the passing of David Cassidy,' Harry Connick Jr tweeted. 'He was always so kind to me - such a pleasure to have had him on my show... sending love and prayers to his family... R.I.P. friend'

‘So sad to hear of the passing of David Cassidy,’ Harry Connick Jr tweeted. ‘He was always so kind to me – such a pleasure to have had him on my show… sending love and prayers to his family… R.I.P. friend’

Television host Larry King also paid tribute to Cassidy on his Twitter account on Tuesday

Television host Larry King also paid tribute to Cassidy on his Twitter account on Tuesday

'Rest in peace, David Cassidy,' actress Alyssa Milano tweeted on Tuesday

‘Rest in peace, David Cassidy,’ actress Alyssa Milano tweeted on Tuesday

Former TV star Tom Arnold tweeted: 'RIP David Cassidy. 'Who my age did not want to look like, sound like, just be him when they were young? I was lucky to get to know the sweet & very funny real David as an adult & I still wanted to be him.'

Former TV star Tom Arnold tweeted: ‘RIP David Cassidy. ‘Who my age did not want to look like, sound like, just be him when they were young? I was lucky to get to know the sweet & very funny real David as an adult & I still wanted to be him.’

Filmmaker Kevin Smith tweeted: 'I grew up in an era before even cable TV, when The Partridge Family was already in reruns. David Cassidy's Keith was one of my favorite TV characters. He was legit funny AND he could sing. The man entertained me during my childhood and even years later'

Filmmaker Kevin Smith tweeted: ‘I grew up in an era before even cable TV, when The Partridge Family was already in reruns. David Cassidy’s Keith was one of my favorite TV characters. He was legit funny AND he could sing. The man entertained me during my childhood and even years later’

David Cassidy's nephew, Jack Cassidy, also tweeted on Tuesday, paying homage to his late uncle

David Cassidy’s nephew, Jack Cassidy, also tweeted on Tuesday, paying homage to his late uncle

'Heartbroken over the passing of David Cassidy,' tweeted Marie Osmond. 'He graced the covers of teen magazines with my brothers in the 70s. My condolences to his family'

‘Heartbroken over the passing of David Cassidy,’ tweeted Marie Osmond. ‘He graced the covers of teen magazines with my brothers in the 70s. My condolences to his family’

'So very sad to hear of David Cassidy passing away,' tweeted actress Maureen McCormick, who played Marcia Brady on The Brady Bunch

‘So very sad to hear of David Cassidy passing away,’ tweeted actress Maureen McCormick, who played Marcia Brady on The Brady Bunch

Tributes began pouring in for Cassidy on Tuesday evening.

‘I’m very sad to hear about David Cassidy,’ tweeted Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson.

‘There were times in the mid-1970s when he would come over to my house and we even started writing a song together. 

‘He was a very talented and nice person. Love & Mercy to David and his family.’

‘Because his stardom was launched from a TV show much like the Monkees, many overlooked just how hugely popular David Cassidy was as a singer in the early 70s,’ MSNBC Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough tweeted.  

Cassidy is widely known for his starring role as Keith Partridge (center, back) on the 1970s series The Partridge Family

Cassidy is widely known for his starring role as Keith Partridge (center, back) on the 1970s series The Partridge Family

Heartthrob:  The actor is pictured above as Keith Partridge in the mid-1970s

Heartthrob:  The actor is pictured above as Keith Partridge in the mid-1970s

‘So sad to hear of the passing of David Cassidy,’ Harry Connick Jr tweeted.

‘He was always so kind to me – such a pleasure to have had him on my show… sending love and prayers to his family… R.I.P. friend.’ 

‘Farewell David Cassidy, For some of us that travel the broad highway it’s just like that sometimes. May you rest In peace Brother,’ tweeted Lol Tolhurst, founding member of The Cure.

‘My thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of David Cassidy,’ disco era singing star Gloria Gaynor tweeted on Tuesday. 

‘[He was] part of a musical legacy via his role as Keith Partridge that brought music and laughter into the homes of millions,’ she tweeted.

Filmmaker Kevin Smith tweeted: ‘I grew up in an era before even cable TV, when The Partridge Family was already in reruns. 

In this August 27, 2009, file photo, David Cassidy reacts to the crowd after singing the national anthem before a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park in Boston

In this August 27, 2009, file photo, David Cassidy reacts to the crowd after singing the national anthem before a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park in Boston

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