Nearly four months after Tom Petty died at the age 66, the Los Angeles County coroner has revealed the singer's cause of the death.
According to TMZ, the autopsy report revealed Petty had ingested a lethal mixture of prescription drugs, including fentanyl and oxycodone, as well as generic forms of Xanax, Restoril, and Celexa. The publication states the artist was placed on these medications to treat a range of medical issues, such as emphysema, knee problems, and a fractured hip.
Petty's family addressed the news in a Facebook post Friday night, stating that his commitment to music and his fans kept him from a proper recovery.
You can read their full statement here.
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