LOS ANGELES — Legendary musician Tom Petty, frontman of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, has passed away at the age of 66. Petty died on October 2, 2017, following an accidental drug overdose involving a combination of prescription medications, including opioids and sedatives.
Authorities reported that Petty was found at his California home in cardiac arrest on October 1 and was immediately taken to UCLA Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his condition. At the time, Petty had been managing several health issues that required pain medications.
Petty’s passing represents a significant loss to the music world. Renowned for timeless hits such as “Free Fallin’” and “American Girl,” he built a career as one of rock music’s most influential singer-songwriters. Fans and fellow musicians alike remember him not only for his distinctive voice and songwriting prowess but also for his enduring impact on rock music.