Update: The LAPD has not confirmed the singers death after CBS News had reported that he had died:
The LAPD says it cannot confirm earlier reports of singer Tom Petty’s death. TMZ reports that the singer is still clinging to life. pic.twitter.com/Xv4UtVdY4Z
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 2, 2017
Update: Tom Petty has died at the age of 66.
JUST IN: Rocker Tom Petty is dead at 66, Los Angeles Police Department confirms to CBS News pic.twitter.com/XJp3mc69Rl
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 2, 2017
Tom Petty is on life support after being found unconscious on Sunday night, according to TMZ.
The rocker was found not breathing and in full cardiac arrest.
EMTs rushed to his Malibu home and were able to get a pulse. He was rushed to the UCLA Santa Monica Hospital and our sources say he was put on life support.
Petty’s condition is unknown but was critical from the moment he was found.
This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
