
Here's what stars had to say about the rock legend on social media. After months of speculation, a medical examiner has ruled that Tom Petty died of an accidental overdose, according to a statement from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. An official statement by the family at the time stated that. Tom Petty Died From Massive Accidental Drug OD EXCLUSIVE 8 3:51 PM PT Tom Petty 's autopsy results are in, and they show the singer died from an accidental drug overdose as a. With classic songs like "Free Fallin'," "American Girl" and "I Won't Back Down," Petty entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002. On 2 October 2017, Petty died at the age of 66 from what was ruled an accidental overdose of opioids, sedatives and an anti-depressant. "I loved Tom Petty and I covered his songs because I wanted know what it felt like to fly," wrote John Mayer.Īdded actor Kiefer Sutherland: "Today America lost one of its musical giants. He died after suffering multiple episodes of cardiac arrest. Most social media posts, which began pouring in from celebrities this afternoon, have been of sadness and appreciation for the man who helped create many hits during his 40 years in music. Just months ago, the world lost iconic musician Tom Petty. His wife Dana found him unconscious, not breathing, and in cardiac arrest at their Malibu home that morning, and though Petty was. Tom Petty, American rock star beloved by millions for his authentic heartland rock and roll, died Monday, Oct. In September 2017, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers wrapped up a leg of their 40th-anniversary tour with a performance at the Hollywood Bowl.
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Author: Scott Colothan Published 3rd Oct 2017 The music iconoclast was found unconscious and in full cardiac arrest at his Malibu home in the early hours of Monday morning.

Though it was erroneously reported earlier in the afternoon that Petty had died, his longtime manager confirmed in a statement obtained by ABC News that Petty died at 8:40 p.m. Death Sadly, Tom died on October 2, 2017, at the age of 66. Stars from across the music world have been paying tribute to Tom Petty who died yesterday (2nd October) aged 66. After news broke Monday that legendary singer Tom Petty had been hospitalized, the music world reacted almost immediately.
