Obituary of Peter Tork

Peter Tork

Peter Halston Thorkelson (born February 13, 1942 in Washington D.C, United States) was a musician and TV actor who was best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist of the pop rock band, “the Monkees”. Peter died on February 21, 2019 and his death was because of a cancer type called adenoid cystic carcinoma. He died one week after his 77th birthday.

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Peter Tork Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Tork, Peter
Common Name: Peter Tork
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Birth Date: February 13, 1942
Age: 77 (at death)
Also Known As: Peter Thorkelson, Pete
Occupations:
- Musician
- TV Actor
Genre: Pop Music
Active Years: 1964-2019

Religion: Jewish
Net Worth: $4 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
Favorite Actor: Dwayne Johnson

Peter's Family Tree

Birth Name: Peter Halston Thorkelson
Father: Halsten John Thorkelson
Mother: Virginia Hope (née Straus)
Spouse/Partner:

Jody Babb (married 1960-divorced 1960)
Reine Stewart (married 1973-divorced 1974)
Barbara Iannoli (married 1975-divorced 1987)
Pam Tork (married 2013-2019, his death)

Son(s):

Ivan Joseph Iannoli (with Iannoli)

Daughter(s):

Halle Luia Tork (with Stewart)
Erica Marie Tork

Death Notice:

Date: February 21 2019 at age 77
Place: Mansfield, Connecticut, United States
Cause of Death: Cancer (adenoid cystic carcinoma)

Category Tags:

Musician TV Actor Pop Music Genre American Born on February 13th Born in 1942 Born in District of Columbia Died in 2019 Died at age 77 Died from Cancer

Peter's Notable Roles:

The Monkees

Quotable Quotes:

"You should be a hero to yourself. And if you're not... check it out." (IMDB)

"Peter Tork will always be remembered for his incredible contributions to music and his impact on generations of fans through his time with The Monkees. His passing leaves us all in a tizzy. (V)"

"Peter Tork had a successful professional life as a musician, known for his role as a member of the popular 1960s band, The Monkees, but unfortunately passed away after a lengthy battle with a serious illness. (V)"

Is Mr. Peter Tork still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.