The legendary musician suffered a full cardiac arrest and was found unconscious and not breathing in his Malibu home Sunday night, CBS News reported.
MALIBU, C. A. (CBSNewYork/CBS News) — Rock legend Tom Petty is dead at 66, the Los Angeles Police Department confirms to CBS News.
The legendary musician suffered a full cardiac arrest and was found unconscious and not breathing in his Malibu home Sunday night, CBS News reported.
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Petty is best known as the lead singer of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
One of the best selling music artists of the 20th century, Petty was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.
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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers recently wrapped up a multi-month international tour with a three date set at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
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