Shaun Cassidy, the teen idol of the 1970s, shocked fans when he changed at age 66. A teen star, he quit fame when it was at its peak, leaving many people to wonder what happened next.
The support of his family helped him stay grounded while he was a star. His half-brother David was a pop star, and his mother won an Academy Award. His father was a favorite on Broadway in the afternoon.
Cassidy became famous when she got a record deal when she was 16. This led to three multi-platinum albums and concerts that were packed to the brim. He sang hits, But the stress of being famous got to them.
Cassidy suddenly left the spotlight when he was 21 years old, giving up his satin pants and microphone. He thought about this choice many years later and said it helped him avoid the problems that came with being famous as a teenager.
David, on the other hand, had a problem with addiction and told everyone in 2008 that he was an alcoholic. David’s life went in a different direction, one that was marked by drug abuse and personal problems.
After David died in 2017, Shaun talked about how funny and clever his brother was. They got back together while they were on Broadway in “Blood Brothers.”
Shaun was happy when he got married and had kids. He’s been married three times and has eight kids. Tracey Lynne Turner, his present wife, makes TV shows.
Cassidy’s life as an idol after high school helped him become a famous writer and producer. He worked on TV shows like “Cold Case,” “American Gothic,” and “Emerald City.” As the writer and executive producer of “New Amsterdam,” he showed how versatile he was.
Fans still love Cassidy at age 66, and they post about how timeless he is on social media. His rise from teen star to Hollywood power player shows that he can change and do well when he’s not in the spotlight.
As Cassidy’s story shows, some stars get brighter with age, and their skill and charm last long after the cameras stop rolling.
