Obituary of Tom Petty

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Tom Petty

Thomas Petty (born October 20th, 1950 in Gainesville, Florida) was a Musician who was best known as the lead vocalist of the American rock music group "Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers". Thomas died on October 2nd, 2017 and his death was because of a heart attack that was accidentally cased by mixed drug toxicity. He was just 66 years old when he died.

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Tom Petty Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Petty, Thomas
    • Common Name: Tom Petty
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Gainesville, Florida, United States
    • Birth Date: October 20, 1950
    • Age: 66 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Tommy
    • Occupation: Musician
    • Genres:
    • Active Years: 1967-2017
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Franks Hot Sauce
    • Favorite Color: Blue (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Thomas's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Thomas Earl Petty
    • Father: Earl Petty
    • Mother: Kitty Petty (nee Avery)
    • Brother(s):
      • Bruce Petty (born 1957)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Jane Benyo (married March 31, 1974-divorced September 9, 1996,)
      • Dana York Epperson (married June 3, 2001-2017, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Adria Petty
      • Kimberly Violette Petty

Death Notice:

  • Date: October 02 2017 at age 66
  • Place: Santa Monica, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack (mixed drug toxicity)

Category Tags:

MusicianRock and Roll Music Genre American Born on October 20th Born in 1950 Born in Florida Died in 2017 Died at age 66 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"I know I will have to whisper when I am deciding to make my voice known."

"He may have left this world, but the legacy and impact of Thomas Petty's life, music, and spirit will continue to live on in the hearts and minds of music lovers everywhere. (V)"

Is Mr. Thomas Petty still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Tom Petty on Wikipedia.org
Tom Petty at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-03-12 17:06:18
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