It’s been a tough day for the world, and new news is breaking that makes it just a bit more heartbreaking.  New reports are saying that legendary rocker Tom Petty has now officially passed away at the age of 66.

Petty was taken to UCLA Medical Center early Monday morning in cardiac arrest but could not be revived, Tony Dimitriades, the band manager said in a statement.

He died at 11:30 p.m., surrounded by family, friends and his bandmates.

Rest in Peace, Rock legend.

Read more about his story via the New York Times here.

Check out earlier reaction to the death by SONiC bands, here.