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(L-R) Peter Tork, Davey Jones and Micky Dolenz of The Monkees pose during portrait session to announce the bands' 45th anniversary tour. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

Monkees Lead Singer Davy Jones Dies Of Heart Attack At Age 66

Davy Jones, the lead singer of the 1960s group The Monkees, died of a massive heart attack Wednesday in Florida just 11 days after performing in New York City. The former heartthrob played at the B.B. King Blues Club and Grill on February 18.

2012/02/29

Beatles impersonator Mark Vaccacio said his fight with colon cancer has inspired him to spread the word about prevention. (Photo: CBS 2)

Life Very Different For Beatles Impersonator With Colon Cancer

On stage, he’s a rock star, playing the part of George Harrison. Backstage and behind the scenes, however, he’s 58-year-old Mark Vaccacio, and he’s dying from terminal colon cancer.

2011/02/23

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