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Jane Slagsvol, wife of Jimmy Buffett, shared a letter on Saturday, September 9, full of gratitude to those who surrounded the couple and showed their support during Buffett’s illness and career. The “Margaritaville” singer-songwriter died on September 1 at the age of 76 at his home in Sag Harbor on Long Island, New York, due to skin cancer.
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“Jimmy was love,” she wrote in tribute to her late husband. “Every cell in her body was filled with joy. He smiled all the time, even when he was seriously ill. And his sense of humor never wavered. Jimmy was always upbeat, always sparkling, always making us laugh.
Slagsvol’s note was published on Buffett official website.as well as two personal photographs of the couple, who married in 1977 and shared three children.
“As Jimmy said a few months ago: ‘Getting older is not for sissies.’ The last few years have been incredibly difficult for Jimmy and me, and we are certainly no sissies. One thing we both knew and experienced, in every difficult moment, was the feeling of being supported by everyone around us. Everywhere we went, at stadiums, events and even hospitals, we were surrounded by love. “There is a whole world of people I want to thank for the incredible kindness they have shown us,” he wrote.
“Since those early days and over the decades, Jimmy’s fans have become one big, loud family,” Slagsvol said. “Thank you for creating the happiest community in the world. The smile Jimmy gave you from the stage was sparked by your spirit. I think that’s why he loved to play. He was so grateful for the community you built around him. Your sympathy and support inspire and comfort me and my family.
Known to his avid fans, known as “Parrotheads,” Buffett had 13 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, including seven top 40 hits and one top 10 hit, and 40 entries on the Billboard 200 albums chart overall throughout his career. of his career.
“To the teams of doctors, nurses, hospice workers and caregivers, your compassion has been immense in the best possible way,” Slagsvol wrote of the care received by Buffett, who battled Merkel cell skin cancer for four years. “Jimmy listened to everything you said and followed all your orders. You gave him hope, even in the most desperate of times. Thank you for his tenacity in seeking the best solutions at each stage of his illness. You were honest, brave and empathetic; You showed us so much dignity and kindness. I couldn’t have asked for a better team of professionals.
He then thanked the people who worked with Buffett: “We know that we have surrounded ourselves with the best, most honorable and generous people, and we know how lucky we have been all these years. » read – and the couple’s “kind, generous and kind” friends. “Jimmy was happy telling you stories over long dinners while the cicadas sang,” she remembers. “She loved taking his place at the head of the table, looking at the people he loved. You created a microclimate of affection that surrounded us like the sun. He gave us hope; It felt like a celebration even when everything was dark. Slagsvol also expressed his love for his family.
“One of the last songs Jimmy recorded was “Bubbles Up.” He sings, “Just know that you are loved, there is light above and there is always enough joy.” Bubbles. Jimmy knew he was loved. To the end he sought the light,” he wrote.
“Bubbles Up” is on Buffett’s posthumous album, Equal pressure on all parts.which will be released on November 3.
Read “A Message from Jane” in its entirety on Buffett’s website here.
2023-09-11 02:07:32
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