Bruce Springsteen “heartbroken” over death of Tom Petty

His tribute follows similar accolades from Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney and more

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Bruce Springsteen has paid tribute to his “long lost brother” Tom Petty.

Petty died on Monday aged 66.

“Down here on E Street, we’re devastated and heartbroken over the death of Tom Petty. Our hearts go out to his family and bandmates,” Springsteen writes. “I’ve always felt a deep kinship with his music. A great songwriter and performer, whenever we saw each other it was like running into a long lost brother. Our world will be a sadder place without him.”

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Springsteen’s tribute follows similar accolades from Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney and Brian Wilson.

Dylan said: “It’s shocking, crushing news. I thought the world of Tom. He was great performer, full of the light, a friend, and I’ll never forget him.”

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