LAPD Clarifies It Cannot Confirm Tom Petty's Death
(CBSDFW.COM) Rock singer-songwriter Tom Petty was found unconscious and rushed to a Los Angeles area hospital on Sunday night, CBS confirmed.
Petty was in full cardiac arrest and was not breathing, TMZ reported.
On Monday, he was reportedly taken off life support according to CBS News.
CBS News had originally confirmed through the Los Angeles Police Department that Petty had died, but LAPD later explained on Twitter they could not confirm that.
(1/2)The LAPD has no information about the passing of singer Tom Petty. Initial information was inadvertantly provided to some media sources
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) October 2, 2017
(2/2) However, the LAPD has no investigative role in this matter. We apologize for any inconvenience in this reporting.
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) October 2, 2017
Petty became famous with his band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in the late 1970s. He is 66 years old.
Petty wrapped a lengthy tour Sept. 25 in California.
The Florida native is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer best known for a string of hits with his band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
Their most popular tracks include "I Won't Back Down," "Runnin' Down a Dream" and "American Girl."
He's notched three Grammy wins over the years, and 18 nominations.