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David Cassidy, famed singer, actor and heartthrob of the 1970s, died Tuesday, a few days after being hospitalized in critical condition .

Cassidys longtime publicist, JoAnn Geffen, said in a statement Tuesday night, 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. 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.

Cassidy was 67.

#BREAKING - I can confirm the death of David Cassidy at the age of 67. He died surrounded by those he loved and who loved him. May he Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/23auWgl3FV

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#BREAKING - I can confirm the death of David Cassidy at the age of 67. He died surrounded by those he loved and who loved him. May he Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/23auWgl3FV
George Pennacchio (@abc7george) November 22, 2017

Cassidy had recently been taken to a hospital in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, area , as first reported by TMZ . It was reported Saturday that Cassidy had undergone organ failure.

Cassidys career in entertainment spanned 50 years and included stints performing in successful shows in Las Vegas and touring the world singing his hit songs.

He rose to fame while starring in The Partridge Family, a popular musical sitcom about a family of touring musicians that premiered in 1970. Cassidy played the role of Keith Partridge, the familys eldest brother and the bands lead singer. Shirley Jones, Cassidys real-life stepmother, played Keiths mother, Shirley Partridge.

The role, along with Cassidys voice and his shaggy hair, launched him into the spotlight as a teen heartthrob, with a fan club reportedly bigger than those of Elvis Presley and the Beatles at the time, according to CNN .

Cassidy gained so much attention during that time that the media began talking about Cassidymania, according to NBC News. The Partridge Family ended after four seasons, but Cassidy continued on with his solo musical career, performing his own songs and songs from the show.