Jimmy Buffett privately fought a prolonged well being battle previous to his death.
The legendary musician, finest identified for his single “Margaritaville,” passed away Sept. 1 at age 76 at his residence in Sag Harbor, Lengthy Island, whereas surrounded by household and pals. Earlier than he died, Buffett fought Merkel Cell Pores and skin Most cancers for 4 years, in line with an obituary posted on his website.
However the singer-songwriter didn’t let his sickness cease him from doing what he liked. “He continued to carry out throughout therapy,” the web site acknowledged, “enjoying his final present, a shock look in Rhode Island, in early July.”
Lower than two months after he was hospitalized for what he described on X (previously often called Twitter) as “points that wanted quick consideration,” the star had joined nation singer Mac McAnally, a member of his backing group The Coral Reefer Band, onstage at his out of doors present on the Sundown Cove waterfront bar July 2.