TOM PETTY – CARDIAC ARREST DUE TO A DRUG OVERDOSE

Tom Petty was a singer-songwriter known for being the lead vocalist of the 1970s band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. He also became a member of the Traveling Wilburys in the late 1980s, alongside Bob Dylan and George Harrison. Petty had a total of 20 recording albums to his credit. He had also received accolades such as Billboard Century Award and a Grammy for Best Rock Vocal Performance, among others.

His career with a band and even as a solo one was one of the best memories of his life. In fact, the musician was recognized by many because of his incredible voice and talent in singing. Along with that, he also tried to act in front of screens and is one of the best actors. Petty was 66 years old when he was found lifeless at his home in the year 2017. It was due to a cardiac arrest secondary to an overdose of prescription drugs.