​Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney Pay Tribute to Tom Petty

Following a barrage of confusing reports yesterday afternoon (October 2), Tom Petty was confirmed dead last night at the age of 66.

Full statement: pic.twitter.com/FGCVI5yIaa

— Tom Petty (@tompetty) October 3, 2017

Tributes to Petty began before the sad news was even confirmed, and now many more from the music community and beyond have offered messages of sympathy and appreciation for the late singer.
 
Bob Dylan issued a statement about the death of his Traveling Wilburys bandmate to Rolling Stone. It reads: "It's shocking, crushing news. I thought the world of Tom. He was a great performer, full of the light, a friend, and I'll never forget him."
 
Petty's daughter, AnnaKim Violette, has been sharing photos and memories of her father on Instagram (as well as lashing out at Rolling Stone for reporting her father's death early). See some of her heartbreaking posts below.
 

 

Send love Im asking for privacy and respect from strangers during this time I love you and send love to you and your family this is a beautiful and private time I love u dad

A post shared by Ilovemyfamily (@dadlivesmatteronelove) on Oct 2, 2017 at 1:02pm PDT

 

I love you my angel 💜

A post shared by Ilovemyfamily (@dadlivesmatteronelove) on Oct 2, 2017 at 2:58pm PDT

 

My dad had matching stage clothes made for me as a kid this jacket still fits me made by glen Palmer from granny takes a trip when I got the call to come to the hospital I grabbed this jacket and I'm still wearing it⚡️

A post shared by Ilovemyfamily (@dadlivesmatteronelove) on Oct 2, 2017 at 3:52pm PDT

 

96 tears was the first song my dad taught me to play thank you for all the love this has been the longest day of my life💜

A post shared by Ilovemyfamily (@dadlivesmatteronelove) on Oct 2, 2017 at 3:56pm PDT

 

He made all his dreams real ⚡️

A post shared by Ilovemyfamily (@dadlivesmatteronelove) on Oct 2, 2017 at 5:28pm PDT

 

Bad ass mother f⚡️️cker we love u! Magical human

A post shared by Ilovemyfamily (@dadlivesmatteronelove) on Oct 2, 2017 at 6:11pm PDT

 

One week ago today I was watching my dad play💚we showed up rushed to our seats💚I got stoned had a beer the lights went dark💚sat watching realizing I grew up on these songs💚everyone grew up on these songs💚🇺🇸this is real American Art made from the roots of real people who deeply love life💚🐛my father loves music more than anything and always put music first💚it's going to be healing to know I will never go a day without hearing his music💚I love his class honesty and how strange and funny he is💚Tom Petty is an American Icon because his heart has always put human rights first. We are one💚I love you dad your songs are dreams manifested 💌⚡️

A post shared by Ilovemyfamily (@dadlivesmatteronelove) on Oct 2, 2017 at 6:37pm PDT

 

RIP💜

A post shared by Ilovemyfamily (@dadlivesmatteronelove) on Oct 2, 2017 at 9:10pm PDT

 
Elsewhere, messages from other Petty admirers have been flooding social media. See a selection of those below.
 

So sad about Tom Petty, he made some great music. Thoughts are with his family.

— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) October 3, 2017

Sending love to Tom Petty and his family at this difficult time.

— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) October 2, 2017

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

 

Tom Petty's music and songs are timeless. They sound as relevant now as ever. He was a wonderful writer, musician and singer. Irreplaceable and unique. This is such a sad, sad day. Sending all my love to his loved ones. #TomPetty #RIP @tompettyofficial

A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn) on Oct 2, 2017 at 11:52pm PDT

"Half of me is ocean
Half of me is sky."#RIPTomPetty https://t.co/2gqzGqkq7P

— Conor Oberst (@conoroberst) October 3, 2017

thanks for everything, mr. petty

— PUP (@puptheband) October 3, 2017

RIP Tom Petty. I'll never be able to count how many of your songs saved me in the pubs and halls of my youth. I loved them all.  Cheers to U

— Alan Doyle (@alanthomasdoyle) October 3, 2017

Flying to LA with Tom Petty on repeat. Even though you're gone, you're still keeping me company ❤️

— ARKELLS (@arkellsmusic) October 3, 2017

 

Our hearts go out to everyone in Las Vegas. Thank you #TomPetty for all of your beautiful music. The world needs it now more than ever.

A post shared by @jackjohnson on Oct 2, 2017 at 11:50pm PDT

Goodbye Tom Petty. Thank you for all the light you brought to this world.

— Garbage (@garbage) October 3, 2017

Just when I thought today could not get any worse…
R.I.P. Tom Petty. Thank you for your beautiful music and inspiration.

— Kid Rock (@KidRock) October 2, 2017

Safe passages to the summerlands, brother. You couldn't have left more dreams here for us. Thank you.
RIP pic.twitter.com/EhiuyHRINQ

— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) October 3, 2017

This is the actual greatest guitar solo of all time... https://t.co/Z8Je0t6KLz

— Laura Jane Grace (@LauraJaneGrace) October 3, 2017

 

"You belong somewhere you feel free." ❤️

A post shared by @beachslang on Oct 3, 2017 at 7:38am PDT

damn we love you Tom Petty. incredible songwriter. "free fallin" is truly one of the greatest pieces of american art. so perfect & sad

— Ezra Koenig (@arzE) October 2, 2017

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