Peter Tork dies aged 77

Friday, 22 February 2019 10:27

The musician was a member of the made-for-TV pop group The Monkees.

He starred in hits like I'm A Believer and Daydream Believer.

According to a message posted on the band's official Twitter feed, Tork had "passed peacefully."

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