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A charred body was found near the front door of the apartment among the ashes, and was identified as Cassidy's by dental records and a signet ring that he wore, bearing the Cassidy family crest. [1] [17] His remains were cremated and scattered in the Pacific Ocean .
Dec 13, 1976 · LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12— Jack Cassidy, whose career took him from Broadway musicals to film and television roles, died today in a fire that swept through his penthouse apartment.
Oct 1, 2017 · The greatest of all Columbo killers, in this correspondent’s opinion at least, Jack Cassidy’s tragic demise still wrenches the heartstrings over 40 years since it took place. In the early hours of 12 December 1976, after a night on the town, Jack returned to his luxury penthouse in West Hollywood.
Dec 10, 2010 · The penthouse was in flames. Firefighters found Cassidy’s charred remains in the front hall. An investigation revealed that he’d fallen asleep while his cigarette smoldered. He crawled to the...
Jack Cassidy, by his own design, defied mere definition from the day he was born in Richmond Hills, New York in 1927 until his tragic death in 1976. An actor, singer, writer, designer - the consummate showman and irrefutable creative entity - his life never followed a simple path nor did it ever lead quite where expected.
Dec 13, 1976 · WEST HOLLYWOOD (UPI) A smouldering cigarette was singled out today as the possible cause of a fire that took the life of Jack Cassidy, the actor-singer-dancer whose charred body was found Sunday in his top floor apartment.
John Joseph Edward “Jack” Cassidy (March 5, 1927 – December 12, 1976) was an American actor of stage, film and screen. His frequent professional persona was that of an urbane, super-confident egotist with a dramatic flair, much in the manner of Broadway actor Frank Fay.
Apr 22, 2023 · Jack Cassidy was a prominent American actor, singer, and stage performer who rose to fame in the 1950s and 60s. He was known for his charming personality, good looks, and impressive acting skills. However, his life came to a tragic end in 1976 when he died in a fire accident in his apartment.
Died: 12-Dec - 1976. Location of death: West Hollywood, CA. Cause of death: Accident - Misc. Remains: Cremated (ashes scattered at sea) Gender: Male. Race or Ethnicity: White. Sexual orientation: Bisexual. Occupation: Actor. Nationality: United States. Executive summary: The Eiger Sanction.
- March 5, 1927
- December 12, 1976
Feb 11, 2021 · Bipolar and bisexual actor Jack Cassidy (1927-76 burned to death) was the father of pop star David Cassidy (1950-2017 liver failure) and he seemed to be on the verge of something big in terms of his character acting career just before he died in an inferno in his West Hollywood penthouse apartment sparked by an errant lighted cigarette.
