Earlier today, rock legend Tom Petty was rushed to hospital after being found unconscious and in cardiac arrest at his Malibu home.
While earlier reports indicated that the Los Angeles Police Department had confirmed the 66-year-old’s death, that appears to be false.
TMZ reports that while “the singer is not expected to live much longer … at this time, he’s still clinging to life.”
It’s understood that the family has a do not resuscitate order.
The singer, best known for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers but also for folk supergroup The Travelling Wilburys (with Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, and the late George Harrison and Roy Orbison), was influential beyond words, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.
Due to earlier reports of his death, tributes are already flowing from fans and fellow musicians alike.
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.@TomPetty… I love you so much. You are in my prayers.
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) 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
What a horrid day for our country, music fans and music itself. RIP Tom Petty. His songs are always good medicine. Love to his family.
— josh groban (@joshgroban) 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
Damn it. NO! Tom Petty got me thru this morning….
— Colin Hanks (@ColinHanks) October 2, 2017
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I can’t think of an important moment in my life without an accompanying Tom Petty song. Every night we walk off stage to his music. So sad.
— Jason Isbell (@JasonIsbell) October 2, 2017
This hurts so much. Crying my eyes out all the way back to Nashville. I love you @tompetty 💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/tn4TyAw3bu
— Margo Price (@MissMargoPrice) 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
R.I.P. Tom Petty 💔
— J O E J O N A S (@joejonas) October 2, 2017
Tom Petty gone? That’s just so wrong. What a bad day this has been, in so many ways.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) October 2, 2017
forever one of my favorite souls
forever in my heart
thank you, tom petty, for everything
❤️— christina perri (@christinaperri) October 2, 2017
and now Tom Petty is taken from us? i’m not leaving bed today. i feel sick.
— Alexander DeLeon (@bohnes) October 2, 2017
My heart is broken. My thoughts go out to @tompetty ‘s family. Tom, you will always be a keystone in my life and continue to inspire me.
— Lzzy Hale (@LZZYHALE) October 2, 2017
I am so grateful for Tom Petty’s music.
Feels selfish to want more, but I always will. Rest in peace. https://t.co/EBOt6J38zx— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) October 2, 2017
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Tom petty died???!!!!! No!!!!
— DrakeBell.ethᵍᵐ (@DrakeBell) October 2, 2017
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no no no don’t do this to me, not Tom Petty, please, not right now
— Ken Tremendous (@KenTremendous) October 2, 2017
Just when I thought today could not get any worse…
R.I.P. Tom Petty. Thank you for your beautiful music and inspiration.— KidRock (@KidRock) October 2, 2017
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Fans who were fortunate enough to see Petty perform in recent weeks are sharing footage of his performance.
I am truly devastated… I just saw Tom Petty in April… I can’t believe this. My heart is aching. pic.twitter.com/SeLN3whO82
— Polexia Aphrodisia ☾ (@michelleerenaee) October 2, 2017
Fortunate to have seen Tom Petty perform a few weeks ago during #KAABOO, which turned out to be one of his last ever. RIP. pic.twitter.com/S3YHHcuaBs
— Leslie Stump (@leslieallyse) October 2, 2017
RIP Tom Petty 😢😢…”Free Fallin” – got to see/hear him live on September 18, 2014 in Raleigh, NC #FreeFallin #TomPetty pic.twitter.com/0j2ECEnDUZ
— 🇺🇸Jen-naaay🇺🇸 (@JenDeplorable) October 2, 2017
His family have yet to make an official statement. We’ll keep you updated.
