Tom Petty's Daughter Shares Heartfelt Message After Cause of Death Report

Tom Petty’s daughter Annakim posted a touching response after receiving the news that her father passed away from a drug overdose.

After finding out that Tom Petty died from an accidental drug overdose as a result of taking a variety of medications for a broken hip, Annakim Violette Petty took to social media to respond to the cause of death report. She posted a single image of Tom Petty with a powerful message of love and acceptance.

Petty’s daughter starts by touching on her father’s childhood abuse, and later his public battle with drug addiction, saying he channeled these experiences into his music. Annakim goes on to say, “His recent death is tragic yet he died from doing what he loved and what will continue to keep his spirit alive. Touring with a broken hip because he would have it no other way. He loved performing…My dad loved his life and left behind so much love in his music for us to share.”

You can see her full tribute below:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BeJvvS6hQBb/?taken-by=annakimwildflower