Bob Rafelson, co-creator of ‘The Monkees’, dies aged 89
Bob Rafelson has died at the age of 89. The acclaimed writer and director - who was known for co-creating 1960s pop band The Monkees - passed away at his home in Aspen, Colorado on Saturday (23.07.22) following a battle with lung cancer, his wife Gabrielle Taurek confirmed to the New York Times. As well as Gabrielle, Bob is also survived by their children Harper and E.O as well as 61-year-old son Peter, who he had with ex-wife Toby Carr. Along with his late business partner Bert Schneider, Bob was inspired to create sitcom 'The Monkees' about a fictional band after seeing The Beatles' movie 'A...