Danny Bonaduce Takes Medical Leave from Radio Show as He Seeks Diagnosis for Mystery Illness

Mar. 16, 2025

Danny Bonaduceis taking time off to focus on his health.

ThePartridge Familyalum, 62, announced Friday that he’s taking a temporary leave from his radio showThe Danny Bonaduce & Sarah Morning Showon Seattle’s KZOK while seeking a diagnosis for a mystery illness.

“Some news to share. I’m taking a temporary medical leave from my radio show. I’ll share more when I know more. I’m still working towards receiving a diagnosis,” hewroteon Twitter. “What I know is, I need time to focus on my health. I love my job and talking to you guys & I’ll be back on the air soon.”

After sharing a photo of himself with a walking cane, Bonaduce followed up his initial announcement with a cheeky post: “Charlie Chaplin, Willy Wonka, Danny Bonaduce. I’ve joined the club of cool guys with canes.”

“Thinking of you and hoping all goes well. You are a fighter - always have been. I have incredible respect for you,“Gabrielle Carteriswrote in a quote-tweet.

Bonaduce previously mourned the death of hisPartridge Familyonscreen brotherDavid Cassidy, whodied of organ failureat age 67 in 2017. “I was completely shocked when he died. I thought he was doing better,” hetold PEOPLEin 2018.

“From 1970 to 1974, it was like being in the company of a god,” Bonaduce said at the time. “Normal things didn’t happen for David Cassidy. He wasn’t just like an older brother; he was my idol, too.”

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“Suzanne was a wonderful lady and a good mom,” he added. “She will be missed.”

source: people.com