BREAKING NEWS: Music Icon Tom Petty Dead At 66

Today, the world lost a music icon. Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed that Tom Petty is dead at age 66.

Petty was rushed to the hospital Sunday night after being found unconscious in his home. It was later confirmed that he was not breathing and was in full cardiac arrest. He was rushed to the UCLA Santa Monica Hospital and was immediately put on life support.

Petty originally became famous with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in 1978 with “Breakdown.” Tom Petty just wrapped up a huge 40th-anniversary tour across America. He is considered by some to be the iconic musician of all time.

Here are some of his classic hits:

His death has sparked lots of discussion on Twitter:

What are your favorite Tom Petty songs? How will you remember the music icon?

— Peter Amirata

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