After conflicting reports, it has been confirmed that rock icon Tom Petty is dead at the age of 66.
His sudden death has left the entertainment world and fans all over the world reeling. As expected, many took to Twitter to express their condolences and share their favorite memories of Petty and his sterling career.
Gene Simmons on Twitter
Another great man gone too soon. #TomPetty you were an exceptional talent. Your legacy lives on.
Seth Meyers on Twitter
RIP Tom Petty. Even walls fall down https://t.co/AD0D1GgA9H
Ticketmaster on Twitter
Music is probably the only real magic I have encountered in my life...it's pure and it's real." #RIPTomPetty - your music will live on.
billboard on Twitter
A rock legend. RIP Tom Petty. https://t.co/liBMlZ3n30
John Mayer on Twitter
You hang in there, Tom Petty. At least long enough to make it past this horrible day. You deserve a better sunset.
TIME on Twitter
Watch Tom Petty cameo as a music camp instructor on 'The Simpsons' https://t.co/Hudlo5MWfS
Lena Dunham on Twitter
And how many of us want to find that person we first kissed to Free Fallin' & ask "you okay? Safe? Do you know I'll always love you?
Jake Fogelnest on Twitter
Goodbye, Tom Petty. From all your friends at Ridgemont High and all of us who loved you around the world. https://t.co/oeo4YTUwo6
Matt Oswalt on Twitter
Tom Petty died twice in one day because he's fucking Tom Petty
Travis Barker on Twitter
I wanna write her name in the sky I'm gonna free fall out into nothing Gonna leave this world for a while" Rest in peace Tom Petty ????
bob saget on Twitter
You belong among the wildflowers You belong in a boat out at sea Sail away, drift off the hours You belong somewhere you feel free ~Tom Petty
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." ????
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.
Ed Helms on Twitter
Thank you, Tom Petty, for all of the light you brought to the world.
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.
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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