Tom Petty Dead At 66: Twitter Reaction
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.
So sad about Tom Petty, he made some great music. Thoughts are with his family.
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) October 3, 2017
I’m heartbroken to hear about Tom Petty. Tom was a hell of a songwriter and record-maker. He will be missed by everyone who loves music. L&M
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) October 2, 2017
Shocked & upset 2 hear about #tompetty 'we got lucky when we found u….’…RIP https://t.co/MlqRwhKEWC
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) October 2, 2017
https://twitter.com/genesimmons/status/915077023919251456
RIP Tom Petty. Even walls fall down https://t.co/AD0D1GgA9H
— Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) October 3, 2017
“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. pic.twitter.com/kszUgifHRd
— Ticketmaster (@Ticketmaster) October 3, 2017
A rock legend.
— billboard (@billboard) October 3, 2017
RIP Tom Petty. pic.twitter.com/liBMlZ3n30
Just when I thought today could not get any worse…
— KidRock (@KidRock) October 2, 2017
R.I.P. Tom Petty. Thank you for your beautiful music and inspiration.
I feel very sad at the news of Tom Petty. I knew him a little and a kinder, sweeter and more gentle man you couldn't know.
— Eric Idle (@EricIdle) October 3, 2017
Watch Tom Petty cameo as a music camp instructor on 'The Simpsons' https://t.co/Hudlo5MWfS
— TIME (@TIME) October 3, 2017
Goodbye, Tom Petty. From all your friends at Ridgemont High and all of us who loved you around the world. pic.twitter.com/oeo4YTUwo6
— Jake Fogelnest (@jakefogelnest) October 3, 2017
Tom Petty died twice in one day because he's fucking Tom Petty
— Matt Oswalt (@MattOswaltVA) October 3, 2017
"I wanna write her name in the sky
— Travis Barker (@travisbarker) October 3, 2017
I'm gonna free fall out into nothing
Gonna leave this world for a while" Rest in peace Tom Petty 💔
You belong among the wildflowers
— bob saget (@bobsaget) October 3, 2017
You belong in a boat out at sea
Sail away, drift off the hours
You belong somewhere you feel free
~Tom Petty
I loved Tom Petty and I covered his songs because I wanted know what it felt like to fly.
— John Mayer (@JohnMayer) October 2, 2017
“you belong somewhere you feel free.”
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This is unbearable. Vegas and now a great music hero has passed. You brought us so much joy, @tompetty. We will miss you. ❤️ #RIPTomPetty
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) October 2, 2017
Tom Petty gone? That’s just so wrong. What a bad day this has been, in so many ways.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) October 2, 2017
Tom Petty was on my Mount Rushmore of rock heroes. The writing, the voice, the band. HeartBROKEN.
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) October 2, 2017
Man this cannot be happening. Not Tom Petty please. Our deepest love and condolences to his family and band. A brother and true believer.
— 🕉🇺🇦🟦Stevie Van Zandt☮️💙 (@StevieVanZandt) October 2, 2017
Thank you, Tom Petty, for all of the light you brought to the world.
— Ed Helms (@edhelms) October 2, 2017
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. pic.twitter.com/Kfz6WJyv3v
— Nickelback (@Nickelback) October 2, 2017
Love me some Tom Petty #RIPTOM pic.twitter.com/pmXrIRLHgN
— Chad Smith (@RHCPchad) October 2, 2017
Tom Petty on stage in Philly, 7-1-17.
— Nick McIlwain (@NickMcIlwain1) October 2, 2017
Thousands of happy people in the audience.
Thank you for bringing us so much joy & SO MANY SONGS.
RIP pic.twitter.com/xqnC8iFmPz
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