Extremely sad news. Michael Nesmith has passed away at the age of 78. Mike has had some serious health issues in recent years. During the 2018 Monkees tour, he had a serious heart problem. During the concerts he needed to go back stage and take oxygen. The tour was cut short so he could have quadruple bypass heart surgery. Although he seemed to bounce back from it initially, his health started to deteriorate slowly. He did not let this stop him, though, as he heroically continued to tour with Micky Dolenz, to entertain his fans, until the very end.
From Mike Nesmith's Videoranch website:
With Infinite Love we announce that Michael Nesmith has passed away this morning in his home, surrounded by family, peacefully and of natural causes.
We ask that you respect our privacy at this time and we thank you for the love and light that all of you have shown him and us.
- The Nesmith Family
Micky Dolenz issued a statement:
I’m heartbroken.
I’ve lost a dear friend and partner.
I’m so grateful that we could spend the last couple of months together doing what we loved best – singing, laughing, and doing shtick.
I’ll miss it all so much. Especially the shtick.
Rest in peace, Nez.
All my love,
Micky
I can only offer up my prayers for Mike and his family. You will be missed greatly, Pap Nez.
Eternal Rest grant unto him O Lord,
Let perpetual light shine upon him,
May he rest in peace.
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