I went to find a story about his death, no one is yet confirming anything other that a mass heart attack it seems. I went to a story in "People.com", A pretty nice write up, but I am pretty ticked that the top video that plays while you are trying to read about Tom Petty is a stupid bit about Jane Fonda and Plastic surgery at 79.
Okay that rant part done. I really like his duet with Stevie Nicks "Stevie Nicks - Stop Draggin' My Heart Around"
It was the Rolling Stone and Billboard reports that made me believe the reports were true. This morning, other reputable news sites have further confirmed it.
@sneak, On checking this morning, I've found I was indeed right. The sources I checked with last night (Billboard and Rolling Stone Magazine among others) may have been the first to confirm the report.
This was reported Here Rolling Stone website at around 10pm UK time. I posted my report at around midnight UK time.
Reporting the news as soon as it breaks, with the full details to hand is important. I did check multiple sources and your comment could have been a little more positively delivered.
Reading between the lines, it would seem perhaps someone leaked the news that he'd died before an official statement was made and that's where the confusion lay.
His daughter seemed really angry that people knew (I cannot blame her).
I went to find a story about his death, no one is yet confirming anything other that a mass heart attack it seems. I went to a story in "People.com", A pretty nice write up, but I am pretty ticked that the top video that plays while you are trying to read about Tom Petty is a stupid bit about Jane Fonda and Plastic surgery at 79.
Okay that rant part done. I really like his duet with Stevie Nicks "Stevie Nicks - Stop Draggin' My Heart Around"
Ooooh another great song. :D You can't go wrong when you combine Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty. :D
It was the Rolling Stone and Billboard reports that made me believe the reports were true. This morning, other reputable news sites have further confirmed it.
May his gentle soul rest in peace. Like will say from my side i Nigeria" God know better".
Deepest condolences to the family.
I love that song, Free Fallin' is definitely one of his best. :D RIP Mr. Petty. You will be missed. :(
Yeah... it's haunting in both lyrics and melody...
Very true...
was shocked when I heard this, which was like 10 minutes ago when my husband texted me from work
so young :-/
#fakenews
@sneak, On checking this morning, I've found I was indeed right. The sources I checked with last night (Billboard and Rolling Stone Magazine among others) may have been the first to confirm the report.
This was reported Here Rolling Stone website at around 10pm UK time. I posted my report at around midnight UK time.
Reporting the news as soon as it breaks, with the full details to hand is important. I did check multiple sources and your comment could have been a little more positively delivered.
Aww, bummer - I was hoping it was just rumor. I loved that dude.
Me too :(
He hasn't passed, but he did have a heart attack. Someone mis-reported and the media didn't check properly.
That's a relief! I think we lost so many talented artists last year that we shouldn't lose any more for at least a decade!
So sad, it appears the reports were true after all.
I agree!
From what I've read, it seemed that the initial reports were premature, but he did later pass :-(
Reading between the lines, it would seem perhaps someone leaked the news that he'd died before an official statement was made and that's where the confusion lay.
His daughter seemed really angry that people knew (I cannot blame her).
Yup, that's correct.
The media has become largely useless. They only want to be first. Accuracy is way down the priority list.
R.I.P. Tom Petty my heart and prayers goes out to his family
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oh no, tragic news! He was a hero of my youth too. RIP
Yeah... We're losing so much talent :(