Evelyn Ward

'Others, who did not know him, can write obituaries about David Cassidy. I want to share some personal remembrances. I knew him, I liked him, I am saddened by his loss. I was glad that David chose me to ghost-write his autobiography, 'C'Mon Get Happy' (by David Cassidy with Chip Deffaa, published by Warner Books). And writing that book with him was an intense experience. He was open, candid, frank, and a fantastic storyteller. He had a seemingly endless supply of self-deprecating stories to tell, which I appreciated. He shared everything with me, with the understanding that we could decide later what to put into the book, and what to keep private. I liked his openness.

Former Broadway actress Evelyn Ward, first wife of Jack Cassidy and mother of David Cassidy, passed away on December 23, 2012, from Alzheimer's. She was 89.

David Cassidy's The Rat Pack is Back will open on December 19th

David Cassidy's tribute to the show biz legends, The Rat Pack is Back, will hit New York beginning on November 17th; the show opens on December 12th