David Cassidy in the News
Evidence of brain damage to pop concert girl
May 29, 1974
TheTimes
There was no change last night in the condition of Bernadette Wheeler, aged 14, the girl whose heart stopped as hysteria gripped the London farewell concert of David Cassidy, the singer, at White City on Sunday.
Earlier yesterday Hammersmith Hospital said she had suffered a marked deterioration overnight and that evidence of' brain damage had been found. She was unconscious. A huge bouquet of flowers from Mr Cassidy was delivered to the hospital last night. An accompanying card said: "Please get well soon, best wishes, and love from David Cassidy.
At Mr. Cassidy's concert last night only about half the 18,000 seats at the ground of Manchester City Football Club were. filled. The promoters said parents had returned tickets because of fears for their children's safety.
