Tom Petty has died at the age of 66, his manager Tony Dimitriades has confirmed. Petty was initially rushed to the hospital on Sunday night after going into cardiac arrest. He died peacefully Monday night at 8:40 p.m. surrounded by family, his bandmates and friends.
Preemptive reports circulated on Monday evening that Petty had passed away; the reports were based on information from the LAPD, which police later retracted. One of the most popular rock stars of all time, Petty recorded iconic songs like “Breakdown,” "Don’t Do Me Like That", “American Girl,” and more.
Full statement: pic.twitter.com/FGCVI5yIaa
— Tom Petty (@tompetty) October 3, 2017
Below find tributes and messages from Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Ryan Adams, Lorde, Sheryl Crow, Bon Jovi, and many more.
Sending love to Tom Petty and his family at this difficult time.
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) October 2, 2017
I'm crushed…
— Bon Jovi (@BonJovi) October 2, 2017
Praying for all those affected by Vegas last night.
And now the loss of one of my great influences Tom Petty today.
-JBJ pic.twitter.com/inkGqbMvD1
Safe passages to the summerlands, brother. You couldn't have left more dreams here for us. Thank you.
— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) October 3, 2017
RIP pic.twitter.com/EhiuyHRINQ
I loved Tom Petty and I covered his songs because I wanted know what it felt like to fly.
— John Mayer (@JohnMayer) October 2, 2017
“you belong somewhere you feel free.”
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God bless Tom Petty peace and love to his family I'm sure going to miss you Tom 😎✌️🌟💖🎶🎵🎶☮️ pic.twitter.com/CktFyhBdxT
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) October 2, 2017
Heartbroken pic.twitter.com/hGtxQibH9y
— kesha (@KeshaRose) 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
"It's shocking, crushing news," Petty's friend and Traveling Wilburys bandmate Bob Dylan tells Rolling Stone in a statement. "I thought the world of Tom. He was a great performer, full of the light, a friend, and I’ll never forget him."
