Nearly eight years after the passing of David Cassidy, the beloved teen idol and star of The Partridge Family, an unexpected and emotional chapter in his legacy has resurfaced — this time, not in the form of music or memories, but through an alleged ongoing family feud between his children.
In a newly surfaced interview, a former longtime household staff member who once worked closely with the Cassidy family at their New York home has spoken out, claiming that tensions between David’s daughter Katie Cassidy and son Shaun Cassidy remain unresolved, and may in fact be escalating behind closed doors.
According to the insider, the source of the conflict lies in David Cassidy’s estate, which was reportedly divided in a way that left some family members feeling slighted. Though official legal documents indicated that David had left the majority of his assets to his son Beau, and made limited provisions for others, new claims suggest that Katie and Shaun have clashed privately over the fairness and transparency of those decisions.
“It’s never been about the money — not entirely,” the former staffer explained. “It’s about recognition, legacy, and the feeling that one was always treated more like an outsider.”
Katie Cassidy, an accomplished actress in her own right, has spoken in the past about her complicated relationship with her father, who had little involvement in her upbringing. Shaun Cassidy, on the other hand, is David’s half-brother, not his son, but had a much closer and more public relationship with David, especially in later years. Despite their different roles in David’s life, the two have often been linked in the media as part of the broader “Cassidy family legacy.”
The source alleges that the conflict has recently resurfaced due to renewed discussions surrounding royalties, memorabilia, and the handling of Cassidy’s musical archive, which has gained renewed interest in recent years.
“There’s talk of a documentary, and that’s opened up a lot of old wounds,” the insider revealed. “Everyone wants David remembered in their own way, and that’s part of the problem.”
At the time of writing, neither Katie nor Shaun Cassidy has commented publicly on these new claims. However, fans have taken to social media, expressing sadness that family discord continues to cloud the legacy of a man whose music brought joy to millions.
One longtime fan wrote:
“It breaks my heart to hear this. David gave so much of himself to the world — I hope his family can find peace for his sake.”
As of now, the status of any legal or personal resolution remains unclear, but those close to the situation say that the rift is “still very much alive,” and that reconciliation may be further away than ever.