Some say he's on life support, or was on life support and then removed (with a DNR from the family). It doesn't sound good either way, but I'm holding onto hope for now.
I never could play the guitar. when I attempted to learn, I did so with the opening riff of Running Down a Dream. In my town, being so close to Gainesville, his legend is amplified here. Sad loss, RIP Mr. Petty.