• Music
  • 02 Oct 17

UPDATE: Tom Petty has died at the age of 66

UPDATE: Tom Petty has died at the age of 66
Peter McGoran
Peter McGoran

The singer suffered cardiac arrest and was taken to a Malibu hospital last night.

One of the most iconic and distinctive American singers, Tom had a career that lasted over 40 years and appeared to still be going as he had only finished his most recent tour last Monday. he will be sadly missed.

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