So sad. My guess is it was something related to a heart attack or stroke. And when you're constantly putting yourself at max effort, it only gets more chancy. Jenkins was just starting to look like a strong contender for the WSM title. In the statement, the family shared on Facebook that Tork "succumbed to a 10 year bout with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare cancer of the salivary glands.". I have said this before — and now it seems even more apt — the reason we called it a band is because it was where we all went to play," Nesmith shared on Facebook. UK Death Records Search Procedure. "A band no more — and yet the music plays on — an anthem to all who made the Monkees and the TV show our private — dare I say 'secret' — playground. I provide direct links to lesser known subs mentioned in the title if one isn't already provided. All rights Reserved. By creating an account, you verify that you are at least 13 years of age, and have read and agree to the PopCulture.com Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, By Daniel S. Levine The authorities took seven months to finally release the autopsy that everyone was waiting for the cause of death. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Before you begin to search, it is helpful to have the name of the person for whom you are searching, the approximate date of death and where in the UK that person died. People often forget that it doesn't really matter what your body composition is, 400lb is a LOT for your heart to handle. I grew up knowing Mike, lost track of him after high school. "We are all still raw, and still have much to process, but we are also feeling appreciation for Peter’s contributions," the statement continued. Before getting into WSM, he was probably 300 pounds of pure muscle and I remember hearing a story where he and a girlfriend went to dinner to celebrate their anniversary and got a piece of cake to split. Tork's sister, Anne Thorkelson, confirmed his death to The Washington Post on Thursday. "There are no words right now...heart broken over the loss of my Monkee brother, Peter Tork," Dolenz wrote on Twitter. Entertainment Tonight/TV Guide Network. Disclaimer: This information is for entertainment purposes only. I just saw this on Facebook as well. The family of The Monkees' Peter Tork issued a long statement on Thursday, confirming his He was a good man, it's a sad loss for the whole community. We called him Shrek. Florida obituaries and death notices, 1985 to 2020. As for Pete, I can only pray his songs reach the heights that can lift us and that our childhood lives forever — that special sparkle that was the Monkees. "Peter’s energy, intelligence, silliness, and curiosity were traits that for decades brought laughter and enjoyment to millions, including those of us closest to him," the family's statement continued. That same day, the surviving Monkees — Michael Nesmith and Micky Dolenz — both shared their memories of Tork on their social media pages. Odds say his death was caused by a strain on his heart. Tork died Thursday after a 10-year battle with a rare cancer at age 77. VONDA M. DUFFY, 81, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, at Ohio Living Lake Vista. Brian Shaw's HR was 173bpm before he even STARTED the Atlas Stones. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or a traumatic aortic rupture was most probably the cause of death. Copyright 2018 PopCulture.com. Jenkins was just starting to look like a strong contender for the WSM title. Mike Jenkins was the owner of a CrossFit gym called Gamma Gym. I will miss him — a brother in arms. This complicated toxicology report also included any possible PED's that Mike may have been taking along with the normal full range of anabolic steroids listed. I remember watching the WSM and they had a HRM hooked up to the guys. Due to variances in the way the death index was created, some records may have incomplete (partial) Date of Death information. The reader should understand that participating in any exercise program can result in physical injury and agrees to do so at his own risk. - February 24, 2019 10:50 pm EST. The findings were obvious as there were high levels of DMAA (methylhexanamine) in his blood at the time of death. He added that the size of Jenkins's heart was double the size of a normal man's heart, which he said comes directly from anabolic steroids. He turned his talents to training for strongman competitions in 2007 where he won the first time he entered at the Maryland's Strongest Man competition. He hadn't had sugar in like 3 years and wound up throwing up everywhere. Mike Jenkins was a strong man who had been an athlete all his life and was a football player in college who after that went on to play professional football. MuscleNet.com is not a licensed medical care provider. Way too young to go. He also said that at 6 foot 6 inches and weighing 400 pounds it required his heart to be larger than normal in the first place but not double the size. Explore Life Stories, Offer Condolences & Send Flowers. The non-profit helps young women with music education and recording. "[Peter Tork] will be a part of me forever. DMAA is like an amphetamine with similar effects on the body increasing blood-flow and speeding up the system. Has anyone seen a cause of death? I saw this on Facebook as well this morning. Let me know if I need to try harder: r/LazyLinkerBot. His death is probably most similar to Jessee Marunde or Jón Páll Sigmarsson. So sad, he lived in my town. The Record obituaries and Death Notices for Stockton California area . The explanation from the state coroner about the reason for the seven month delay was because of the specialized advanced toxicology reports that were required to verify the cause of death. All rights reserved. They usually refer to data extracted from death indexes and death certificates, therefore they include personal details about the deceased (Name, Time of Death, Cause of Death, Place of Death). We want those fans to know with absolute certainty that your spirit and goodwill fed Peter with continued energy and force (and of course humor).". Press J to jump to the feed. He did weigh around 400 pounds. Copyright © 1996-2020 by MuscleNet.com. The Institute for The Musical Arts in Massachusetts, both shared their memories of Tork on their social media pages, Peter Tork, The Monkees Bassist, Cause of Death Revealed by Family, Nicki Minaj Reportedly Welcomes First Child With Husband Kenneth Petty, Watch 'The Voice' Coaches Cover Bob Marley's 'One Love', Adam Lambert Updates Queen's Brian May Health Status After Heart Attack, Luke Bryan, Maren Morris and More Performing at CMT Music Awards, 'The Masked Singer': Fans Can't Believe Gremlin's Unprecedented Reveal, 'The Masked Singer': Gremlin Sent Home in Wild Elimination Twist, Lee Brice Scores 8th No. The family of The Monkees' Peter Tork issued a long statement on Thursday, confirming his cause of death. His placings at the Arnold Classic (2nd and 1st) were unexpected for me personally, but he was indeed a real life Strongman. 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