Monkees singer Davy Jones died this morning at the age of 66, reports TMZ.com. A representative of Jones confirmed to the website that Jones suffered a heart attack earlier today.

Jones is survived by his third wife, Jessica Pacheco and four children.

Jones was the lead singer of the popular TV '60's band, The Monkees, which spawned hits like "Daydream Believer" and "Last Train to Clarksville." The band included Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, and Michael Nesmith.

We rounded up the biggest news stories of 2011, and Casey Anthony's trial came out on top. But what do Yahoo! readers remember about a year that also saw a wave of protests around the world, the death of Osama bin Laden and a royal wedding?

On Twitter, @1Dougie_Fresh said the tsunami that struck after a massive earthquake hit Japan in March was the biggest story of the year, followed by bin Laden's death.

There were other notable deaths, too, including Steve Jobs, singer Amy Winehouse and North Korean leader Kim Jong Il. The end of the Iraq war, as well as the NBA lockout, Oprah's last show and Republican presidential debates are also on people's minds as we head into 2012.

Some of our Facebook fans will remember the severe tornadoes that ripped through parts of the country this year. Lisa Friend recalled the devastating tornado that hit Joplin, Mo., saying, in part: "It was a heartbreaking experience me nor my family and friends will ever forget. In the wake of such devastation, I

Typhoon Washi hit the southern Mindanao region of the Philippines on December 16, sparking flash floods and mudslides that killed hundreds of people while they slept.

According to the Philippines Red Cross, the death toll has risen to more than 900, and that number is expected to climb. In the port city of Cagayan de Oro, about 580 people -- mostly women and children who lived on river banks -- were killed, reports the Associated Press. Civil Defense officials say that more than 140,000 people have been affected by the flooding.

Click to see more of the devastation in the Philippines

Below are organizations that are working on relief and recovery in the region.

SAVE THE CHILDREN: Save the Children is launching an emergency response to help victims of the flooding. Experts are on the ground to distribute drinking water and essential items to families affected by the disaster. Please designate your gift to "Philippines Annual Monsoon and Typhoon Children in Emergency Fund."