David Cassidy, the actor and musician best known for his role of Keith Partridge on the '70s hit television show "The Partridge Family," has died, Variety reports. He was 67.

Cassidy, who was raised in West Orange, was rushed to a Florida hospital last Wednesday night due to organ failure and was moved to the ICU Sunday as his condition worsened. He died Tuesday, a publicist confirmed to Variety.

Cassidy announced in February he was living with dementia and would retire from performing.

Cassidy appeared in 96 episodes of "The Partridge Family" from 1970 to 1974, and was the object of many teen girls' affection during his stint as Keith, singer and guitarist for the fictional family band. The role spurred a successful music career through the '70s. Cassidy released his last new album in 1998.

Cassidy acted in television and film through the years, appearing last in a "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" episode in 2013. He also competed on "Celebrity Apprentice" in 2011.

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