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Jimmy Buffett passed away at the age of 76 on September 1, 2023.
A statement released by his family read, “He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many.”
The death of the “Margaritaville” singer caught many people off guard, but those who were true fans of the singer (affectionately known as “Parrotheads”) may recall that he had to abruptly cancel a performance in South Carolina in May 2023 due to being hospitalized for an undisclosed medical condition.
For reasons that have yet to be disclosed, health problems forced Buffett to cancel some shows in 2022.
Jimmy Buffett’s death has since been attributed to a drug overdose.
Jimmy Buffett’s Death
Buffett’s aggressive and uncommon skin cancer, Merkel cell carcinoma, metastasized to the lymph nodes and ultimately proved fatal.
Four years ago, Buffett reportedly received his first skin cancer diagnosis. The cause of the “Cheeseburger in Paradise” singer’s illness was not unexpected, a friend of Buffett’s told TMZ, because “he lived his life in the sun, literally and figuratively.”
Paul gives tribute to Buffett through post a tweet:
It seems that so many wonderful people are leaving this world, and now Jimmy Buffett is one of them. Iβve known Jimmy for some time and found him to be one of the kindest and most generous people.Β
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— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) September 2, 2023
Had Jimmy Buffett Entered Hospice Care?
A source close to the artist and businessman revealed that on Monday, August 28, 2023, Buffett entered hospice care and passed away quietly in his sleep at home with his family, friends, and pets by his side. According to reports, Paul McCartney paid a visit to Buffett’s house a week before his death to sing for his family.
Jimmy Buffett: The Man Who Brought Island Life to the Mainstream
Jimmy Buffett, whose real name was James William Buffett, was a famous American singer and composer. His most famous songs were “Margaritaville” and “Come Monday.” In the 1960s, he began his career as a country musician, and in 1970, he issued his debut album, titled “Down to Earth.” His music fused coastal and tropical lyrical themes with elements of country, rock, and pop.
He assembled the vocalists and songwriters who would become known as the Coral Reefer Band and go on tour and release an album. He has almost 30 studio albums out there, and many of them have achieved gold or platinum status. ‘It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere’ won the 2003 Country Music Award, marking his first win in the genre.
The author of three bestsellers, including “Tales from Margaritaville,” “Where Is Joe Merchant?” and “A Pirate Looks at Fifty,” Buffett is a prolific and accomplished author. The Jolly Mon and Trouble Dolls are two children’s books he wrote with his daughter Savannah Jane Buffett. Buffett, a man of many talents, has dabbled in acting.
A number of movies, including “Repo Man,” “Hook,” “Cobb,” “Hoot,” “Congo,” and “From the Earth to the Moon,” had cameos by him. Among the many musicals he produced was “Escape to Margaritaville.” To adapt Herman Wouk’s novel Don’t Stop the Carnival into a musical, he worked with the author.
He also had commercial success; two restaurant chains bear the names of his most well-known tunes. In 2023, Jimmy Buffet had a fortune of over $1 billion, making him one of the wealthiest musicians in the world.
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