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Peter Halsten Thorkelson

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States
Death: February 21, 2019 (77)
Mansfield, Tolland County, Connecticut, United States (Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma)
Immediate Family:

Son of Halsten John Thorkelson and Virginia Hope Thorkelson
Husband of Private
Ex-husband of Private; Private and Private
Ex-partner of Private
Father of Private; Private and Private
Brother of John Christopher Thorkelson; Private and Private

Occupation: Musician
Managed by: Private User
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About Peter Tork

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Tork

Peter Tork, Monkees bass player, has died at 77

UPDATED ON: FEBRUARY 21, 2019 / 7:48 PM / CBS NEWS

Peter Tork, the bassist of the legendary band The Monkees, has died, his bandmate said on Twitter. Tork was 77.

A statement on Tork's Facebook page announced his death and Tork's sister, Anne Thorkelson, confirmed the musician and singer's death to The Washington Post.

A statement on Tork's Facebook page says in part, "It is with beyond-heavy and broken hearts that we share the devastating news that our friend, mentor, teacher and amazing soul, Peter Tork, has passed from this world."

The Monkees, made up of Tork, Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Davy Jones made their debut on television in 1966. By 1967, they would outsell the Beatles, The Rolling Stones and their first four albums went to number one.

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Peter Tork's Timeline

1942
February 13, 1942
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States
2019
February 21, 2019
Age 77
Mansfield, Tolland County, Connecticut, United States