edger Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 Absolutely shocking and terrible news. He went into cardiac arrest. A simple google search will take you to your source of choice. Far too young and appears to be happening just as he was getting ready to take some well earned down time. Missed his show this past summer because we were playing at Hillside...certainly could not have anticipated that it would have been my last chance. I will always remember his shows for continuously blowing me away as I was reminded just how many amazing soundtrack of life hits he had. While not always at the forefront in my musical mind, a certain constant foundation, and many a great shared moment while he served as the backdrop. Feeling sad and reflective with this one...RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 Very sad news. At the moment, reports that he died are not accurate. He was taken off life support but isn't dead. TMZ - 1:35 PM PT -- Sources tell us at 10:30 Monday morning a chaplain was called to Tom's hospital room. We're told the family has a do not resuscitate order on Tom. The singer is not expected to live throughout the day, but he's still clinging to life. A report that the LAPD confirmed the singer's death is inaccurate -- the L.A. County Sheriff's Dept. handled the emergency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 tough one to swallow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted October 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 Oh wow...I had seen various news sources that had claimed he had passed. Jeez...my apologies for helping to stroke the rumour mill at such a tenuous time. Sending empathetic vibes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 I am getting drunk as fuck tonight. Tom Petty songs until I pass out on my living floor or hopefully the couch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 He's back alive now....shoddy reporting on a ginormous level....You should still get drunk though, buddy. It still looks bleak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 widely confirmed now...rest in peace Tom- thanks for the music and memories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 So sad...RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted January 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 A recent statement from his family. Love to Petty and all those who feel the struggle: http://www.tompetty.com/statement bouche 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Never forget how awesome he was.................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartamophone Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Such a strong songwriter. Poetic and sparse. Just brilliant. Walking the dog the other night I had Wildflowers in my headphones and loved the way it sounded as the snow crunched under my feet. Also he was 37 when the Wilburys debuted. Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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