Twitter is outpouring sadness of the loss, among other news outlets like Rolling Stone that have confirmed the death of Tom Petty.
Though TMZ is sending out conflicting information, so far, it stands with the rest of the world's news organizations that Tom Petty has passed.
John Mayer on Twitter
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." ????
Ryan Adams on Twitter
RIP Tom Petty Thank you for giving so much, a lifetime of inspiration and love. Your music has changed this world for the better.
St. Vincent on Twitter
What a day for weeping. Los Vegas. Puerto Rico. Tom Petty. Etc. etc. etc.
Neko Case on Twitter
At a Tom Petty show in Austin walking toward it, a full 3/4 of a mile to the stage every single person living was singing every word.
Sheryl Crow on Twitter
This is unbearable. Vegas and now a great music hero has passed. You brought us so much joy, @tompetty. We will miss you. ❤️ #RIPTomPetty
Stephen King on Twitter
Tom Petty gone? That's just so wrong. What a bad day this has been, in so many ways.
John Gruber on Twitter
I don't throw the word "hero" around lightly. Tom Petty was a hero.
Rob Lowe on Twitter
Tom Petty was on my Mount Rushmore of rock heroes. The writing, the voice, the band. HeartBROKEN.
Lin-Manuel Miranda on Twitter
I am so grateful for Tom Petty's music. Feels selfish to want more, but I always will. Rest in peace. https://t.co/EBOt6J38zx
Stevie Van Zandt on Twitter
Man this cannot be happening. Not Tom Petty please. Our deepest love and condolences to his family and band. A brother and true believer.
Steve Garrigan on Twitter
No not Tom Petty, im lost for words ???????? Rest in peace, the music and inspiration you have given the world will live on forever #RIPTomPetty
Ashley Greene on Twitter
One of the most iconic uses of music to film is Tom Petty's "Free Fallin" in Jerry Maguire. That's all of us. What a legend.
Sean Fennessey on Twitter
I watched Tom Petty perform at The Hollywood Bowl 10 days ago. He was inspired and tore it down. He smiled through every song.
Getty Images on Twitter
@tompetty has died at 66 years old. #RIP to one of music's most iconic voices. https://t.co/klULFK0JKy
Ed Helms on Twitter
Thank you, Tom Petty, for all of the light you brought to the world.
The Daily Beast on Twitter
Goodbye, Tom Petty https://t.co/iK5yCgvbyt
Nickelback on Twitter
We are heartbroken beyond words. Shattered. Tom Petty's music has been a huge part of our lives. Our thoughts are with his family & friends.
THE CHAINSMOKERS on Twitter
What the hell is going on today. Now Tom Petty 🙁 RIP a real legend inspiration and icon to us
XOCAINE 3 on Twitter
You belong among the wildflowers. You belong soemewhere you feel free." Rest in piece Tom Petty
Chad Smith on Twitter
Love me some Tom Petty #RIPTOM
christo on Twitter
heartbroken by the news. tom petty gave us so much amazing music and we're lucky to have that forever.
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