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Update: LAPD Says Tom Petty’s Death Can Not Be Confirmed Yet

Posted on October 2nd, 2017
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UPDATE: According to the LAPD, the death of Tom Petty can not be confirmed at this time, contradicting earlier reports. We apologize for the confusion and will update you accordingly.

TMZ reports that the singer is still clinging to life:

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.

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It’s always difficult writing articles like these.

According to reports from TMZ, now confirmed by CBS, we’re sad to report that iconic and legendary musician Tom Petty has tragically passed away at the age of 66 after suffering full cardiac arrest.

According to the reports, Petty was rushed to the UCLA Santa Monica Hospital Sunday night (October 1) after he was found in his Malibu home unconscious and not breathing. From there, he was rushed to the hospital and immediately put on life support.

TMZ then reported that upon getting there, there was “no brain activity” and a decision was made to take him off life support, resulting in his death. A truly sad day for all music lovers.

Last Monday (September 25), Petty and his band The Heartbreakers wrapped up their 53-show 40th anniversary tour that took the group all around the country. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Tom alluded to the fact that this was the last hoorah for the iconic band.

“It’s very likely we’ll keep playing, but will we take on 50 shows in one tour? I don’t think so,” Petty admits. “I’d be lying if I didn’t say I was thinking this might be the last big one

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