New Delhi/Los Angeles, Sept. 16 -- Bobby Hart, the legendary songwriter and one half of the iconic pop duo Boyce & Hart, has passed away at the age of 86.
The news of his passing was confirmed by the official social media handle of The Monkees, the made-for-television band created by Don Kirshner, which shared a heartfelt tribute honoring Hart's lasting contributions to music and television pop culture.
"Very sad news to report: Bobby Hart, the songwriting dynamo who was half of the duo responsible for so many Monkees songs, has died. With partner Tommy Boyce, Bobby penned tracks like "I Wanna Be Free," "Last Train to Clarksville," the iconic 'Monkees' theme, and so many more, in addition to his solo songwriting career with hits like "Hur...