‘No Words. Just Thanks’: The World Mourns the Passing of Tom Petty
‘Not today. Not f*cking today.’
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Another rock god has ascended to the heavens.
Legendary musician Tom Petty passed away at age 66. The news was confirmed late Monday by longtime manager Tony Dimitrlades. Petty was found unconscious in full cardiac arrest Sunday night.
The rock star finished a tour with his band, The Heartbreakers, last week.
But as the entertainment world mourns the loss of one of their own, they took to social media to express their sorrow and gratitude for the heartbreaker.
Sending love to Tom Petty and his family at this difficult time.
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) October 2, 2017
Down here on E Street, we’re devastated and heartbroken over the death of Tom Petty. Our hearts go out to his family and bandmates.
— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) October 3, 2017
I’ve always felt a deep kinship with his music. A great songwriter and performer, whenever we saw each other...
— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) October 3, 2017
...it was like running into a long lost brother. Our world will be a sadder place without him.
— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) October 3, 2017
- Bruce Springsteen
So sad about Tom Petty, he made some great music. Thoughts are with his family.
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) October 3, 2017
Tom Petty's music and songs are timeless. He was a wonderful writer, musician and singer. Irreplaceable and unique. #RIPTomPetty pic.twitter.com/SuIvDPOtIb
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) October 3, 2017
Tom was a tender southern gent in life, a poet and a music master on stage. He had a rocking chair wisdom that brought everything back...
— George Harrison (@GeorgeHarrison) October 3, 2017
(2/2) down to earth. We will love and miss him for the rest of our days. Our thoughts are with his family and all the💔 s. Olivia and Dhani
— George Harrison (@GeorgeHarrison) October 3, 2017
RIP #TomPetty pic.twitter.com/Dhw7bFLXeC
— Alice Cooper (@RealAliceCooper) October 3, 2017
Following the minute of silence, Peter Buck joined the band for this wonderful rendition of Freefalling by Tom Petty.
— Coldplay (@coldplay) October 3, 2017
R42 pic.twitter.com/KzRMHYGKwS
Today Just gets worse . The very talented musician , writer Tom Petty has just passed away . Another great has... https://t.co/7L6gdlMD3E
— Meat Loaf (@RealMeatLoaf) October 2, 2017
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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Our sincerest condolences go out to Tom Petty's family, friends, and colleagues as they look to find comfort during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/qNorfdsnYM
— Recording Academy (@RecordingAcad) October 3, 2017
Not today. Not fucking today. Tom Petty. You have inspired me and many others in so many ways. Rest in Paradise. Here's to the Heartbreakers
— Mitchy Collins (@MitchyCollins) October 2, 2017
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