Iconic musician Tom Petty, 66, removed from life support after being found *********** following a cardiac arrest at his Malibu home
- Conflicting reports have emerged that Petty died on Monday
- Los Angeles police department initially confirmed the news, but later apologized
- Singer was found *********** and not breathing in full cardiac arrest at home on Sunday night
- He was resuscitated and rushed to hospital, where tests found no brain function
- Decision was taken to remove the 66-year-old from life support
- Petty first found fame in the 1970s with Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
- Performed with the band for more than 40 years
- His final gig with The Heartbreakers was September 22, at The Hollywood Bowl
- Petty is survived by his second wife, Dana York, and two *********
Tom Petty has been removed from life support at the age of 66.
The move came after tests confirmed the Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers lead singer had no brain function on Monday morning, hours after he suffered a devastating cardiac arrest.
The veteran star had been found *********** and not breathing at his Malibu home on Sunday night.
Responding to a 911 call, emergency services resuscitated Petty before rushing him to hospital in nearby Santa Monica.
