UPDATE 5:23 P.M. EST: A source confirmed Tom Petty’s passing to
Bob Dylan told Rolling Stone of his friend:
“It’s shocking, crushing news. I thought the world of Tom. He was great performer, full of the light, a friend, and I’ll never forget him.”
With Sheryl Crow, John Mayer, and more celebs among them paying tribute to the famed star, they wrote:
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
I feel like today, the music truly died. Can’t go see/hear music and be safe and one of the greats just passed. 💔
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) October 2, 2017
RIP Tom Petty
Thank you for giving so much, a lifetime of inspiration and love. Your music has changed this world for the better. pic.twitter.com/jZsjIN5Xu3
— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) October 2, 2017
Damn it. NO! Tom Petty got me thru this morning….
— Colin Hanks (@ColinHanks) 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
R.I.P. Tom Petty 💔
— J O E J O N A S (@joejonas) October 2, 2017
no words. just thanks. @tompetty pic.twitter.com/224gn9GNbo
— Cameron Crowe (@CameronCrowe) 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
forever one of my favorite souls
forever in my heart
thank you, tom petty, for everything
❤️
— christina perri (@christinaperri) October 2, 2017
One night when I was 11, I played The Waiting by #TomPetty on a jukebox 100 times in a row. Loved the man’s voice & his art. RIP, Legend. pic.twitter.com/DSrCRTVX8i
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) October 2, 2017
Shocked & upset 2 hear about #tompetty ‘we got lucky when we found u….’…RIP https://t.co/MlqRwhKEWC
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) October 2, 2017
This one is for you Tom. It’s for all of us today. RIP . We won’t back down https://t.co/SOnQn2qM3m
— Scooter Braun (@scooterbraun) October 2, 2017
Thank you, Tom Petty, for all of the light you brought to the world.
— Ed Helms (@edhelms) October 2, 2017
Noooo… Not Tom Petty. I can’t even put into words how heartbroken I am. Praying for Adria & his family pic.twitter.com/0nW0dwe8jj
— Cary Elwes (@Cary_Elwes) October 2, 2017
Tom Petty. One of the greatest songwriters of our generation.Thank you for ALL the music.Prayers to your family & band members.#RIPTomPetty
— Nikki Sixx (@NikkiSixx) 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
damn we love you Tom Petty. incredible songwriter. “free fallin” is truly one of the greatest pieces of american art. so perfect & sad
— Ezra Koenig (@arzE) October 2, 2017
“I’m gonna keep this world from dragging me down, I’ll stand my ground.” -Tom Petty#timely
— Jake Owen (@jakeowen) October 2, 2017
So saddened by this news. Rest in peace Tom Petty, an incredible musician & visionary who gifted me my first ever favorite song. #TomPetty — yung b (@_brookeross) October 2, 2017
and now tom petty? i’m out.
— Meghan Overdeep (@meghanoverdeep) October 2, 2017
Rock on in heaven Tom Petty! 😢😢😢
— Vasilio_1 (@Vasilio_1) October 2, 2017
Tom petty 😭 another great voice
— rainah (@rainah) October 2, 2017
Damn this day. @tompetty has been a fixture in my musical life for as long as I can remember. Play one loud for Tom today! #RIP
— Luke Dunkin (@LukeDunkin1) October 2, 2017
Into the great wide open. RIP Tom Petty
— DylanJames (@DylanTomaino) October 2, 2017
NOT TOM PETTY TODAY IS THE WORST
— Andie Michelle (@andiemichellee) October 2, 2017
Wow this death really hits home. #RIP Tom Petty one of the greatest musicians of all time. So glad I got to see you live in May 😔😔😔
— ChefCurry (@tylermarsten) October 2, 2017
There isn’t another musician in this world who brought me as much joy as Tom Petty. I’m heartbroken.
— John Dasher (@johndasher) October 2, 2017
Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
R.I.P., Tom.
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