“Monkees” Singer Michael Nesmith Dies at 78

Michael Nesmith, a singer and guitarist for the hit group the Monkees, died on Friday at the age of 78.

Nesmith died of heart failure at his home in Carmel Valley, CA, according to his manager.

"I've lost a dear friend and partner," Micky Dolenz, Nesmith's bandmate, said. "I'm so grateful that we could spend the last couple of months together doing what we loved best -- singing, laughing, and doing shtick. I'll miss it all so much. Especially the shtick. Rest in peace, Nez."

"With Infinite Love we announce that Michael Nesmith has passed away this morning in his home, surrounded by family, peacefully and of natural causes," a statement on behalf of his family and obtained by Rolling Stone read. "We ask that you respect our privacy at this time and we thank you for the love and light that all of you have shown him and us."

Monkees tour manager Andrew Sandoval revealed that the group had just recently been performing.

"We shared many travels and projects together over the course of 30 years, which culminated in a Monkees farewell tour that wrapped up only a few weeks ago," Sandoval tweeted.

Nesmith and surviving band member Dolenz last performed in Los Angeles on Nov. 14.

In 1981, the singer won a Grammy Award for video of the year.