Sadly Jimmy Buffett died on September 1, 2023, at the age of 76 after battling Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of skin cancer. Beyond his numerous adoring fans, Jimmy leaves behind his wife Jane and their three children, Savannah, Sarah Delaney, and Cameron.
His son Cameron took to Instagram on Saturday, September 9, to pay tribute to his dad. Cameron was born in 1994 and was adopted by Jimmy and Jane. It appears that he was close to his dad.
Cameron shared a photo of himself, Jimmy, and their dog relaxing by the beach. Jimmy was all about island escapism, after all. “My dad lived the happiest, most fulfilling life anyone could,” Cameron’s caption begins.
“We had an amazing relationship and I miss him so much,” Cameron continued. “He had an amazing gift of being able to see the positive in everything, and I will try to do the same, for him.” There’s no doubt Cameron will carry on his dad’s incredible legacy.
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Many celebrities also paid tribute to the late singer after his passing. "He was everybody’s friend, and Paradise was wherever he was,” gushed Andy Cohen on Instagram. "Rest in Peace sweet Jimmy."
President Joe Biden called Jimmy "a poet of paradise" in a statement. "Jimmy Buffett was an American music icon who inspired generations to step back and find the joy in life and in one another," he wrote. "We had the honor to meet and get to know Jimmy over the years, and he was in life as he was performing on stage — full of goodwill and joy, using his gift to bring people together."
Jane is thankful for everyone’s support. "One thing we both knew and experienced, through every difficult moment, was the feeling of being buoyed up by all the people in our lives," she continued. "Everywhere we went, at arenas, at events, and even in the hospitals, we were surrounded by love. There is a whole world of people I want to thank for the incredible kindness you showed us."
Jane is grateful for the Parrothead community and the love they have shown her family. "Since those early days and all through the decades, Jimmy’s fans became a big, boisterous family," she gushed. "Thank you for creating the world’s most joyful community. The smile that Jimmy beamed at you from the stage was sparked by your spirit. I think that’s why he loved performing so much. He was so grateful to the community you built around him."
Jane adored her husband. “Jimmy was love,” she mused. “Every cell in his body was filled with joy. He smiled all the time, even when he was deeply ill. And his sense of humor never wavered. Jimmy was always the optimist, always twinkling, always making us laugh.”
She concluded by reassuring fans: “Jimmy knew he was loved. Right until the end, he looked for the light. Thank you for giving joy to him and to me.”
