However, people close to him said that true moments of delight were seldom due to the weight of the obligation to live up to public expectations.
One of those infrequent sources of happiness was his connection with Cassidy; it was a ray of sunshine that gave him the support and normality he much needed.
According to Cassidy’s memorial, he was a very compassionate, considerate guy who constantly tried to make other people’s life better.
Cassidy recalled his laughing and the joy they had together in private, away from the spotlight, writing, “He made me feel special in ways no one else could.”
