US singer Tom Petty died from an accidental drug overdose, his family said. US singer Tom Petty died from an accidental drug overdose, his family said. His family said that Petty has been prescribed pain killers including Fentanyl – a drug which was linked to the deaths of Prince and rapper Lil Peep. The family added they hoped publicising the results of the coroner’s inquiry would result in a discussion about the “opioid crisis”. “We continue to mourn with you and marvel at Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ incredible positive impact on music and the world.

Source: Irish Independent January 20, 2018 03:33 UTC