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Rocker Tom Petty Dies in Hospital - LA Police

© AP Photo / Amy HarrisTom Petty of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers seen at KAABOO 2017 at the Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in San Diego, Calif.
Tom Petty of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers seen at KAABOO 2017 at the Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in San Diego, Calif. - Sputnik International
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It was reported that three-time Grammy winner and legendary musician Tom Petty died in a Los Angeles hospital, according to the LA police department. However, the report later proved erroneous.

The 66-year-old Petty, frontman of The Heartbreakers, was found unconscious in his Malibu home on Sunday night. Petty's heart was beating, but he was not breathing and UCLA Santa Monica Hospital did not detect any brain activity. At the time, it was reported that he had suffered a heart attack.

After an overnight stay, the decision was made to take Petty off life support.

Reports of Petty's demise circulated, but the LAPD later denied them.

​​Petty and The Heartbreakers completed a reunion tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of the band's founding just seven days ago, on September 25. He told The Rolling Stone at the time that it would be his last national tour, but he would continue to perform.

"I need something to do, or I tend to be a nuisance around the house," said Petty in May 2017.

​Petty claims to have sold 80 million records over his long and illustrious career, making him one of the best-selling musical acts of all time. He has won three Grammies: one with The Heartbreakers, one as a solo act, and one with his first band The Traveling Wilburies. He also won Billboard's Century Award in 2005, a lifetime achievement award. His most famous and popular songs include "American Girl," "I Need to Know," and "I Won't Back Down."

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