what happened to jimmy buffett

Jimmy Buffett, the beloved singer-songwriter, passed away at his home in Sag Harbor, Long Island on September 1, 2023, at the age of 76, surrounded by his family, friends, music, and dogs. According to a statement on his website, he passed away peacefully. Buffett battled skin cancer for years before his death, and his cause of death was revealed to be Merkel cell cancer, a rare form of skin cancer. He had also canceled and rescheduled shows in the past year after being admitted to the hospital for health issues.