Bobby Hart dead: Monkees star behind band’s iconic ‘Last Train to Clarksville’ dies aged 86

MONKEES songwriter Bobby Hart has died at home in Los Angeles at the age of 86.

Hart played an integral role in the beloved 1960s pop band as he helped to create hits such as “Last Train to Clarksville” and “I’m Not Your Steppin’ Stone”.

Bobby Hart at SiriusXM Studios.

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Bobby Hart has died at home in Los Angeles at the age of 86
The Monkees band members Davy Jones, Mickey Dolenz, Peter Tork, and Mike Nesmith seated in director's chairs.

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Hart was an integral part of the beloved 1960s pop band the Monkees as he helped to create hits such as ‘Last Train to Clarksville’Credit: Shine Productions

His death was announced today through his friend and co-author Glenn Ballantyne. 

Hart’s health had been slowly deteriorating since he broke his hip last year.

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