Tom Petty died on October 2, 2017, due to a cardiac arrest caused by an accidental drug overdose. The overdose was from a mix of medications, including opioids such as fentanyl and oxycodone, sedatives, and an antidepressant. He had been suffering from multiple health issues, including emphysema, knee problems, and most notably a fractured hip, which worsened and caused him severe pain. This pain likely led to his increased use of prescription medications, resulting in the accidental overdose and subsequent multisystem organ failure from resuscitated cardiopulmonary arrest caused by mixed drug toxicity.
