He is 66 and just wrapped up his 40th anniversary tour last week in California. Here's a live clip of one of my favorite songs from Full Moon Fever "Yer So Bad" below. He's a Florida boy who is loved around the world.
Tom's manager released a statement to people magazine saying, “On behalf of the Tom Petty family we are devastated to announce the untimely death of of our father, husband, brother, leader and friend Tom Petty. "
Here is video from his final tour performance last Monday night at the Hollywood Bowl.