Bruce has released a statement about Tom on BS.net.
Source:
http://brucespringsteen.net/news/2017/tom-petty
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Tom Petty
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. 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.
- Bruce Springsteen