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David Cassidy, a notable American actor and songwriter, gained fame for playing Keith Partridge in the popular '70s musical sitcom, The Partridge Family. Born into a family entrenched in showbiz, Cassidy ascended to teen idol status, thanks to his captivating looks and infectious pop tunes. Despite his initial triumphs, the actor struggled with substance abuse and also faced legal cases. Sadly, he died in 2017 due to complications from liver failure at the age of 67. It's been more than five years since David's death and his half-brother, Patrick Cassidy, recently penned a poignant tribute to the revered Hollywood luminary. Patrick Cassidy pens an emotional tribute to his late brother, David Cassidy View this post on Instagram A post shared by Patrick Cassidy (@patrickcassidyofficial) Patrick took to Instagram to express his heartfelt tribute to his late brother, David Cassidy, on Friday, April 12, which would have marked David's 74th birthday. In the post, the 62-year-old shared photos of them, adding a touching message conveying his enduring sense of loss and longing for his elder brother. "I miss you every day." Patrick wrote in the caption. "Happy birthday, my dear brother I love you." RELATED: David Cassidy’s Family Reveals The Last-Minute Change To His Will That Stunned Everyone Following David's passing, Patrick shared insights into his brother's remarkable sense of humor. He reflected on David's humor brought joy and laughter to those around him. “No one made me laugh like David,” he admitted. “We spent our final days together just laughing. David told me, ‘You’re so damn handsome!’ and I replied, ‘I’m just taller.’” THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY, David Cassidy, 1970-74 Patrick's devoted fans and followers flooded the comment section with heartfelt messages and fond memories as they shared their enduring love for him and honored his legacy. "I grew up watching The Partridge Family and had a major crush on David. Loved the show, loved the music. Just a great cast. My favorite album too," one follower commented. "Your brother made so many of us happy. And we never stopped listening to him," another person wrote. THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY, David Cassidy, (1971), 1970-1974. ph: John Melanson / TV Guide / courtesy Everett Collection "Wishing your wonderful brother David a very Happy Birthday in heaven. I loved David very much and I miss him every day. I hope he is happy in heaven, and that he has finally found the peace he so longed for here on earth. I know David and his beautiful music are in my heart forever," a user added. "Today is also my cousin Brenda's birthday. I lost my beautiful cousin 18 years ago. I still miss her so. I know she is in heaven with David and I bet they are having a great time! I send my love and God's blessings to you and your whole family."