Hollywood Reacts to Death of Tom Petty
By: Emily Bruno Oct. 03, 2017
Music fans everywhere shocked to learn that iconic rocker Tom Petty passed away yesterday after he suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in Malibu. He was 66. His longtime manager shared the news on Twitter late last night, after there were misreports of his death.
Full statement: pic.twitter.com/FGCVI5yIaa
- Tom Petty (@tompetty) October 3, 2017
Hollywood took to social media to send their thoughts and prayers to Petty's family and express their gratitude for the singer's legacy.
Sending love to Tom Petty and his family at this difficult time.
- Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) October 2, 2017
I am so grateful for Tom Petty's music.
- Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) October 2, 2017
Feels selfish to want more, but I always will. Rest in peace. https://t.co/EBOt6J38zx
My ?? goes out to all the people affected by the horrible shooting in Las Vegas, & to family,friends & fans of Tom Petty, of which I'm one.
- Carole King (@Carole_King) October 2, 2017
Oh man Tom Petty is gone. He was really great. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers go to his family right now. RIP
- Cyndi Lauper (@cyndilauper) October 2, 2017
I'm crushed...
- Bon Jovi (@BonJovi) October 2, 2017
Praying for all those affected by Vegas last night.
And now the loss of one of my great influences Tom Petty today.
-JBJ pic.twitter.com/inkGqbMvD1
I loved Tom Petty and I covered his songs because I wanted know what it felt like to fly.
- John Mayer (@JohnMayer) October 2, 2017
"you belong somewhere you feel free."
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In addition to the kind tweets, some musicians honored the legend during their shows. For example, during Coldplay's gig in Portland, REM guitarist Peter Buck joined the band onstage in a tribute performance of Petty's "Free Fallin,'" after a moment of silence.
Following the minute of silence, Peter Buck joined the band for this wonderful rendition of Freefalling by Tom Petty.
- Coldplay (@coldplay) October 3, 2017
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E Street band guitarist Steven Van Zandt also paid tribute to Petty during his show in Baltimore, performing Petty's "Even the Losers."
Photo Credit: Tom Petty Official Facebook Page
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