American rocker Tom Petty has died after suffering a cardiac arrest.
The 66 year-old's family say they're devastated.
"On behalf of the Tom Petty family we are devastated to announce the untimely death of our father, husband, brother, leader and friend Tom Petty".
Full statement: pic.twitter.com/FGCVI5yIaa
— Tom Petty (@tompetty) October 3, 2017
He was reportedly rushed to hospital in California after being found unconscious and not breathing.
Petty was playing three nights in Hollywood as part of a 40th anniversary US tour with his band The Heartbreakers.
He was honoured for his artistic achievement in the music industry by the Grammys in February.
Petty was known for hits like I Won't Back Down, Learning To Fly and Free Falling.
Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan are leading tributes.
Sending love to Tom Petty and his family at this difficult time.
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) October 2, 2017
Bob Dylan told Rolling Stone "It’s shocking, crushing news. I thought the world of Tom. He was great performer, full of the light, a friend, and I’ll never forget him.”
Dylan had joined a super-group with Petty, The Travelling Wilburry's, along with The Beatles' George Harrison, and Roy Orbison in 1988.
Coldplay held a minute's silence at their gig in Portland last night.
Following the minute of silence, Peter Buck joined the band for this wonderful rendition of Freefalling by Tom Petty.
R42 pic.twitter.com/KzRMHYGKwS— Coldplay (@coldplay) October 3, 2017
Sad to say goodbye to Tom Petty, still breaking hearts with news of his untimely passing at 66. pic.twitter.com/jX12LpUYOR
— Marshall Julius (@MarshallJulius) October 3, 2017
Shocked and so sad at the passing of Tom Petty. RIP. Bri
— Dr. Brian May (@DrBrianMay) October 3, 2017
