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Jimmy Buffett’s cause of death has been revealed.
According to an official obituary for the starposted to his website, Buffettdiedat his home in Sag Harbor, New York, at age 76 on Friday from Merkel cell skin cancer — which he had been diagnosed with four years ago. (Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare, aggressive skin cancer that often begins as “red, shiny nodules on the face, hands and neck,“per the MD Anderson Cancer Center.)
Buffett continued to perform during his cancer treatments, per the obituary. His last show took place in July during a surprise appearance in Rhode Island.
In lieu of flowers, Buffett’s family is asking fans to instead make donations toJimmy Buffett’s Foundation Singing for Change,Brigham and Women’s Hospital,Dana Farber Cancer Instituteor theMD Anderson Cancer Center.
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A statement posted on hissocial mediaandwebsiteon Saturday confirmed that Buffett died on Friday night with his family and friends around him.
Inthe months leading up to his death, Buffett — whose new albumEqual Strain on All Partswas due to bereleased later this year— faced health issues that prompted him to cancel or postpone several shows.
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After news of Buffett’s death was announced, his celebrity friendsremembered him with moving tributes shared on social media.
PresidentJoe Bidenremembered Buffett as “a poet of paradise,” whileMiles Tellercalled the beloved musician a “legend.”
In a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter,Andy Cohenshared a picture of Buffett and wrote, “The king of cool… paradise was wherever Jimmy Buffett was.”
“He was everybody’s friend, and Paradise was wherever he was. Rest in Peace sweet Jimmy. ❤️☀️🌊 🦜 🍔,” Cohen addedon Instagramof Buffett.
On his Instagram Story,Elton Johnremembered Buffet as a “unique and treasured” entertainer.
source: people.com
