A host of top names in the music industry have taken to social media to mourn the loss of Peter Tork.
The Monkees singer and bassist passed away on Thursday at the age of 77. Although no official cause of death has been cited, a statement did appear on Tork’s official facebook page confirming his passing. You can read it in full below:
The Washington Post reported that “Mr. Tork was diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare cancer affecting his tongue, in 2009.”
Tork played with The Monkees from their earliest days and continued to participate in their recent reunion tours.
You can read a round-up of the tributes to Tork below:
.@TorkTweet has passed peacefully at the age of 77. We'll be remembering him throughout the day. Share your favorite memories of Peter below. pic.twitter.com/Je57hhlXUx
— The Monkees (@TheMonkees) February 21, 2019
There are no words right now...heart broken over the loss of my Monkee brother, Peter Tork. #petertork #themonkees @TorkTweet pic.twitter.com/C8SwoA8pEV
— Micky Dolenz (@TheMickyDolenz1) February 21, 2019
I’m sad to hear about Peter Tork passing. I thought The Monkees were great and Peter will be missed. Love & mercy to Peter’s family, friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/NquzjTmtFx
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) February 21, 2019
Oh no RIP Peter Tork. Thank U for giving me your love beads (it was the 60s!) when I was a little girl.
— Diane Warren (@Diane_Warren) February 21, 2019
"we'll make up our story as we go along." thank you Peter Tork for your beautiful life, you beautiful beautiful man pic.twitter.com/gKqofpAwYU
— rob sheffield (@robsheff) February 21, 2019
R.I.P. Peter Tork https://t.co/7MupqRioKa
— Carole King (@Carole_King) February 21, 2019
RIP Peter Tork. What a jam this is https://t.co/xM5DuHk14t
— John Mulvey (@JohnRMulvey) February 21, 2019
