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Tom Petty.
Iconic rock artist Tom Petty has died at the age of 66.
Paramedics rushed Petty to the hospital Sunday night after he was found unconscious, not breathing and in full cardiac arrest, according to TMZ. EMTs rushed to his Malibu home and were able to get a pulse. He was transported to the UCLA Santa Monica Hospital, however, doctors found no brain activity and made a decision to pull his life support.
In a statement, longtime Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers manager, Tony Dimitriades said, “We are devastated to announce the untimely death of our father, husband, brother, leader and friend, Tom Petty. He suffered cardiac arrest at his home in Malibu, in the early hours of this morning and was taken to UCLA Medical Center but could not be revived. He died peacefully at 8:40 PST surrounded by family, his bandmates, and friends.”
Petty rose to fame in the 1970s with his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, who released several hit songs, including “American Girl,” “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around,” “Breakdown,” “Listen to Her Heart” and more.
Petty played his final concert at the Hollywood Bowl last Monday during the band’s 40th anniversary tour, which also included a stop at Rogers Arena in Vancouver in August.
Following the announcement of Petty’s death, many musicians, including Ezra Koenig (Vampire Weekend), John Mayer, & Chuck D (Public Enemy, Prophets of Rage) took to social media to mourn the rock legend.
damn we love you Tom Petty. incredible songwriter. “free fallin” is truly one of the greatest pieces of american art. so perfect & sad
— Ezra Koenig (@arzE) October 2, 2017
Tom Petty was one of the biggest inspirations for me as a musician. This one will hurt for a long time. Truly one of the sweetest people on earth. Rest In Peace brother.
— nathan followill (@doctorfollowill) October 2, 2017
Damn ….Tom Petty I remember standing backstage w him & he tells me ‘Go Get Em at a. Presentation #rockAnointed
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) October 2, 2017
We miss you already Tom Petty. A true Heartbreaker 🖤
— matty (@Truman_Black) October 2, 2017
Tom Petty. So sad.
— superchunk (@superchunk) October 2, 2017
Thank you @tompetty for showing us how elegant/simple songwriting can be when it’s done right. Rest In Peace
— Young the Giant (@youngthegiant) October 2, 2017
tom petty changed my life. there is a reference to him in everything i’ve ever written. i love his work and life.
— jackantonoff (@jackantonoff) October 2, 2017
This is unbearable. Vegas and now a great music hero has passed. You brought us so much joy, @tompetty. We will miss you. ❤️ #RIPTomPetty
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) October 2, 2017
I can’t believe we have lost Tom Petty on this already horrible day. My love to his wife & children and the entire Heartbreaker family.
— Peter Frampton (@peterframpton) October 2, 2017
Man this cannot be happening. Not Tom Petty please. Our deepest love and condolences to his family and band. A brother and true believer.
— Stevie Van Zandt (@StevieVanZandt) October 2, 2017
I loved Tom Petty and I covered his songs because I wanted know what it felt like to fly.
“you belong somewhere you feel free.”
💔— John Mayer (@JohnMayer) October 2, 2017
Safe passages to the summerlands, brother. You couldn’t have left more dreams here for us. Thank you.
RIP pic.twitter.com/EhiuyHRINQ— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) October 3, 2017
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