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Monkees Star Davy Jones Dies At 66

by David Taintor

02.29.12 | 8:30 am

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.

Watch The Monkees’ music video for Daydream Believer below:

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David Taintor is a New York-based senior editor who oversees breaking news coverage. He previously worked at NBC News.

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