Sad and a very strange story. Another case of the media rushing to break the news, even if they have no news.

It was really odd listening to the radio this afternoon. The DJ reported they'd taken him off life support. Then admitted "we don't know what that means. If he's breathing on his own or if he's gone the other way. We don't know." Strange and sad.

I spent my childhood listening to his songs. Always been a big fan. 66 is too young I hope he fights back.

Damn, he's just another Florida boy whose daddy said he would never amount to nothing....

Petty once told an interviewer that, and he walked out and got a gig with a band...and never looked back..

I wish him well

Five or six years ago, a girlfriend and I saw Tom Petty and ZZ Top in concert in North Carolina. Stevie Nicks showed up unexpectedly. What a great weekend that was!

RIP, Tom P. We'll miss you terribly.

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Wow, that's really a shame. 66 isn't that old either.

For a rock star it's very old.....The amount of partying and drugs those guys have done over their life, really takes a toll.

I saw Tom Petty in concert a few years back at Sturgis. Stevie Nicks showed up there too. What a great concert. Also saw Joe Cocker. Might have been the same show. Hell I can't remember. Too much Jagermeister!

And they wonder why they are accused of fake news. Definitely incorrect news at least 50% of the time.

I still don't know the man's fate.

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Just heard on the radio that he may not be dead......

Wow, really. Freakin' media.

None of us know our fates. But they now say Petty is still alive. https://www.redstate.com/preva...ive-lapd-apologizes/

LAPD apologized. I've seen 3 or 4 Clint Eastwood has died stories. So far...he's still kicking. Looks like there is some issue for sure.

The daughter has some interesting things to say to Rolling Stone on Twitter:"my dad is not dead yet but your fucking magazine is ⚡️⚡️⚡️your slime has been pieces of tabloid dog sh*t. You put the worst artists on your covers do zero research. How dare you report that my father has died just to get press because your articles and photos are so dated. I will f—ing sh*t down your throat and your family’s. Try not being a trump vibe. This is my father not a celebrity. An artist and human being. F–k u”

Does anyone have any new news about Tom Petty's condition?

He's dead, he's not - Don't do me like that.

Though he may not have passed, clearly some bad things happened.

This has not been a good day has it?

It seems Petty is indeed in a hospital, apparently his condition not good. His daughter has posted some Instagram stuff from the hospital. She brutally slams Rolling Stone Magazine for false reporting and other things.

http://uproxx.com/music/tom-pe...akim-violette-slams/

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For a rock star it's very old.....The amount of partying and drugs those guys have done over their life, really takes a toll

Keith Richards???? After nuclear war there will be roaches and Keith Richards. He is not the rule however. You are correct.

*** BREAKING NEWS ***

CNN can now report with 100% certainty, Tom Petty is dead, or alive.

Tom Petty’s Family Confirmed He Has Died

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Tom Petty’s Family Confirmed He Has Died

Shit! ...RIP Mr. Petty

Edit...it's so hard to believe he was two years older than me...fuck...I'm getting old!...the sheets are getting short on the bed

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R.I.P. Tom.

http://www.latimes.com/local/l...-20171002-story.html

The way the media reported on this story is a sad commentary of how our media operates now. No sources, pure hearsay bullshit. Really sad.

RIP Mr. Petty, You done good!