The Monkees co-creator Bob Rafelson dies aged 89

Bob Rafelson has died aged 89 (AP)

Bob Rafelson, a co-creator of The Monkees who became an influential figure in the New Hollywood era of the 1970s, has died aged 89.

Rafelson died at his home in Aspen on Saturday night surrounded by his family, his wife, Gabrielle Taurek Rafelson, said.