SAG HARBOR, N.Y. — Jimmy Buffett, whose sun-drenched songs celebrated life by the shore, died of a uncommon, aggressive pores and skin most cancers, based on a press release on his web site.
Buffett, 76, had Merkel cell most cancers, based on the assertion, which was posted after preliminary information of his loss of life emerged Saturday. The assertion additionally disclosed the place the “Margaritaville” singer died: at his house in Sag Harbor, New York, close to the Hamptons.
He had been preventing the most cancers for 4 years whereas persevering with to carry out, the final time making a shock look in Rhode Island in early July, the assertion mentioned.
Merkel cell carcinoma, because it’s identified in medical literature, may be very uncommon and tends to unfold rapidly, together with to elements of the physique past the pores and skin, based on the federal National Cancer Institute and the Mayo Clinic. Risk components embody plenty of solar publicity, a weakened immune system, a historical past of different cancers, and being light-skinned and over 50.
Buffett conjured an easygoing, sand-between-the-toes way of life in songs comparable to “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” “Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes” and “Margaritaville.” He constructed the latter right into a model that encompassed eating places, clothes, casinos and extra.
Buffett’s fandom was widespread, and tributes poured in over the weekend.
President Joe Biden despatched condolences to Buffett’s household “and to the millions of fans who will continue to love him even as his ship now sails for new shores.”
Former President Bill Clinton wrote on X, previously Twitter, that Buffett’s “music brought happiness to millions of people.”
Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys wrote: “Love and Mercy, Jimmy Buffett,” and Paul McCartney known as him “one of the kindest and most generous people.”
Source: www.bostonherald.com”