Rock legend Tom Petty has been pulled off life support after reportedly suffering cardiac arrest, but there are conflicting reports surrounding his condition.
CBS News, citing Los Angeles police, initially reported that Petty had died at age 66.
TMZ.com later reported that Petty was pulled off life support after being found unconscious in his Malibu home, but was still clinging to life.
In a series of tweets, the LAPD said it had no information on Petty’s condition.
(1/2)The LAPD has no information about the passing of singer Tom Petty. Initial information was inadvertantly provided to some media sources
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) October 2, 2017
(2/2) However, the LAPD has no investigative role in this matter. We apologize for any inconvenience in this reporting.
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) October 2, 2017