Singer Davy Jones dead at age 66

[mc1962]

Singer Davy Jones of The Monkees has died of a heart attack at 66, the medical examiner's office in Martin County, Fla. has confirmed to NBC News.

The news was originally reported by TMZ.

Jones was most famous for his role in the pop group The Monkees, which was put together in 1965 for the TV show of the same name. Their hits included "Daydream Believer," "Last Train to Clarksville," "I'm a Believer," and "Pleasant Valley Sunday." They also charted with the theme song from the show.

Rest in Peace

[JediJohnnie]

It's a shame to hear of the passing of Davy Jones. I always liked the Monkees.A very underrated group.Their TV series was quite funny!

R.I.P. Davy.

[shortnlovabl3]

it's so sad, all these famous people are dying at young ages.  Is it just to hard for them to reach at least 80?

[sherryinutah]

Ya...Davy was my heart throb when I was 8 years old.  He was so irresistible back then!

[bessie1111]

Yep, I had a crush on him many years ago.  He was a cutie!

[junis57601]

I had such a crush on Davy, too, when I was young. RIP darling!

[memedumb]

We have lost a few good ones already this year and we are only in the 3rd month of the year.  I too had a huge crush on Davey Jones when I was younger.  Rest in Peace...........I love you Davey Jones!!!

[kqa]

I used to watch the Monkees after school.  He was so cute and was definitely a teen heartthrob.  Gone too soon!

[LenoraMinogue]

This is so sad. You'll be missed, Davy.

[squirrelgirl44]

That's so sad! I used to watch their tv show and he was my favorite. I still have their Greatest Hits album on my iPod.