Poor Marsha Brady. Davy Jones, a member of the popular made-for-TV band The Monkees, died February 29 of a heart attack at age 66. After the news broke, a host of celebrities took to Twitter to share fond memories of the popular singer. Here's what some of them had to say.
"I was a huge Monkees fan. Was goofing with someone at home last month singing Day Dream Believer. Davy Jones -- # RIP " -- TMZ's Harvey Levin
Michelle Branch simply wrote "So sad. R.I.P. Davy Jones."
Kevin Pollack was bummed out by the news: "Today officially sucks now. RT @ OpieRadio : Monkees singer Davy Jones dead at the age of 66."
"Davey Jones, my crush when I was eight years old, has passed away. RIP..." -- Patricia Heaton
"'Justin Bieber stole my haircut and Axl Rose stole my dance moves!'" -Davy Jones LOL http://bit.ly/iGiEIu R.I.P. Davy Jones" -- Holly Robinson Peete
Seth Green typed "He was the original celebrity high school prom-crasher. Love you Davy"
"Rest in peace Davy Jones! You were and always will be such a heartthrob. <3 We love you. Thanks 4 the music. Xo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qtW1jAwZgU " -- Ariana Grande
Kevin Bacon remembered "When I was a kid I wanted to BE Davy Jones. Big part of what led me to showbiz. R.I.P. http://say.ly/TqS1vml "
"DWTS" host Tom Bergeron shared a video clip: "Way Back Machine: From 1989. My Boston TV Talk Show. The Monkees. # RIPDavyJones http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWhgb1FPm_o "
"I'm so saddened by the news that Davy Jones has passed away! Used to watch the Monkees after school on Nick everyday! # 1stcrush # RIP " -- Melissa Joan Hart
Eva Longoria lamented "My heart is sad that my favorite Monkee Davey Jones has passed away! # I 'mABeliever"
"Davy Jones and The Monkeees were such an important part of my childhood...I'm speechless..." -- Melissa Gilbert
"Davey Jones of the Monkees was my childhood crush. So sorry to hear about his death-favorite songs 'I wanna be free' & 'Sleepy Jean'" -- Katie Couric
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