Partridge Family legend David Cassidy has died aged 67 from organ failure - after suffering complications while battling dementia.

The musician and actor was hospitalized several days ago in Florida and was surrounded by his family when he passed away, the Daily Mail reports.

The 70s icon revealed his dementia diagnosis earlier this year and he last performed at the B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York in March and spoke about its effect on him.

The star's publicist JoAnn Geffen confirmed his death. “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.”

Over the weekend Cassidy's family revealed he was  'near the end' after being placed in an induced coma.

The 67-year-old Partridge Family star and singer was rushed to hospital in Florida three days ago.

Cassidy is widely known for his starring role as Keith Partridge on the 1970s series The Partridge Family.

Cassidy's has been in failing health for the last two months.  

In February, the star revealed he was battling dementia after he fell on stage during a concert in Los Angeles. His mother, actress Evelyn Ward, and his grandfather also had the condition. 

 

He stumbled on stage and forgot some of his words, prompting fears he had started drinking again. 

He told People magazine after the gig: 'I was in denial, but a part of me always knew this was coming.'

- Daily Mail