I must be about the same age as you! I remember buying albums w/my 2-yrs.-younger sister and fan magazines w/his and other Monkees pictures. I didn’t realize, or hadn’t heard of any health problems he had recently. I did read that Peter Tork had a rare cancer in back of his tongue, and had surgery. I was worried it would be him; but I think he’s doing better now.
This just stinks; I didn’t realize Davey was in such shape! I do remember him having some health issues several years ago. He had a problem with pain pills (I think), he had fallen, and was injured. He also had a drinking problem, but seemed to be over it, some of those stories could’ve been rumors, I don’t know for sure. He was a horse-race jockey at one time as well so they could be true, at least in part.
I read he had just remarried for the 3rd time just a few years ago. I’d like to think he had a few years of marital happiness before he went, God bless him. Also, God Bless his family and his fellow Monkees! I think they’re going to miss him! I do hope it won’t stop the survivors in the band to completely give up their concerts!
One article I read today said he was in great shape, “not an ounce of fat on him”, total vegetarian (hmmm . . . ) and ran several miles each day. When your number’s up, it’s up.