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American Rock Singer Tom Petty Dies Aged 66

Our thoughts are with the family and fans of the multi-platinum performer...

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Tuesday, October 3, 2017 - 10:26

Rock legend and The Heartbreakers frontman Tom Petty has died aged 66 after going into cardiac arrest yesterday.

The Full Moon Fever star was reportedly found unconscious in his home before being taken to hospital and put on life support. He passed away last night. Petty leaves behind his wife of 16 years, Dana York Epperson, two daughters and a stepson.

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I got a room at the top of the world tonight
I can see everything tonight
I got a room where everyone
Can have a drink and forget those things
That went wrong in their life

I got a room at the top of the world tonight
I got a room at the top of the world tonight
I got a room at the top of the world tonight
And I ain't comin' down, I ain't comin' down

I got someone who loves me tonight
I got over a thousand dollars in the bank
And I'm all right
Look deep in the eyes of love
Look deep in the eyes of love
And find out what you were looking for

I got a room at the top of the world tonight
I got a room at the top of the world tonight
I got a room at the top of the world tonight
And I ain't comin' down, I ain't comin' down

I wish I could feel you tonight, little one
You're so far away
I want to reach out and touch your heart
Yeah like they do in those things on TV, I love you
Please love me, I'm not so bad
And I love you so

I got a room at the top of the world tonight
I got a room at the top of the world tonight
I got a room at the top of the world tonight
And I ain't comin' down, I ain't comin' down
Writer(s): Tom Petty Lyrics powered by www.musixmatch.com
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Petty's long-time manager Tony Dimitiriades released a moving statement via Twitter commenting on the sudden death.

"We are devastated to announce the untimely death of our father, brother, husband, leader and friend, Tom Petty."

"He died peacefully at 20:40 PST [(03:40 GMT Tuesday)] surrounded by family, his bandmates and friends."

https://twitter.com/tompetty/status/915072929120972801

After years of grafting, Petty stormed into music with his self-titled debut album with The Heartbreakers in 1976.

During Petty's impressive career, he released 13 studio albums with The Heartbreakers and three of his own. He was also part of the supergroup The Travelling Wilburys comprised of himself, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Roy Orbison and Jeff Lynne.

Petty's singles, such as 'Don't Do Me Like That' and 'Free Fallin'' were massive Billboard Hot 100 hits and his albums, such as Damn the Torpedoes and Into the Great Wide Open, have all established themselves as certified classics in rock music.

As the tragic news has become more widespread, tributes from fans and fellow musicians have flooded the internet.

https://twitter.com/MickJagger/status/915105162884190208

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https://twitter.com/PaulMcCartney/status/914986631249133568

https://twitter.com/KeshaRose/status/914966808196734984

https://twitter.com/jackantonoff/status/914944748565098497

https://twitter.com/Truman_Black/status/914941096161095680

https://twitter.com/KidRock/status/914953973651603456

https://twitter.com/lorde/status/914987370382020609

https://twitter.com/PaulStanleyLive/status/914947627304681472

https://twitter.com/arzE/status/914942869374251008

https://twitter.com/ShaniaTwain/status/914962309327532034

https://twitter.com/StephenKing/status/914947191222951936

https://twitter.com/JohnMayer/status/914950225025994755

An iconic musician gone too soon. Our thoughts are with all of Petty's friends, family and fans. RIP.

Words: Sam Prance

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