With sadness in our hearts, we regret reporting that legendary rocker Tom Petty has died. He was rushed to UCLA-Santa Monica Hospital Sunday night after being found unconscious, not breathing and in full cardiac arrest. We received word around 2:30 pm CT today that Petty had no brain activity and a decision was made to pull life support.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers debuted in 1976 with their self-titled album, featuring Petty’s first top 40 hit, “Breakdown.”
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers played the last shows of their 40th anniversary tour last week.
Tom Petty was 66 years old.