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Cassidy Sons: A Legacy of Talent and Turmoil
29 Oct
Summary
- Four sons followed actor Jack Cassidy into diverse entertainment careers.
- Jack Cassidy died in a 1976 apartment fire at age 49.
- Sons reflect on their father's charisma and complicated legacy.

Jack Cassidy's four sons—David, Shaun, Patrick, and Ryan—all embarked on careers in the entertainment industry, mirroring their father's path.
David, Jack's eldest, became a teen idol and later returned to Broadway. Shaun also found fame as an actor and singer, and continues to tour. Patrick has a notable Broadway career, often appearing with their mother, Shirley Jones.
Ryan has worked both in front of and behind the camera, notably penning a children's book. The sons have spoken about their father's charismatic but complicated nature, especially following his death in an apartment fire in 1976 at age 49.