It has been more than a week since “Margaritaville” singer Jimmy Buffett died at the age of 76 due to a rare and aggressive form of skin cancer. Now, his wife Jane Slagsvol has commented publicly on her husband’s death and struggles in recent years for the first time.
Now, his wife Jane Slagsvol has commented publicly on her husband's death and struggles in recent years for the first time., Slagsvol thanked the couple's supporters and talked about how hard things had been for the"Cheeseburger in Paradise" singer in his last few months.
"As Jimmy said a few months ago, 'growing old is not for sissies.' These last few years have been unimaginably challenging for Jimmy and me, and we’re definitely not sissies," Slagslov wrote."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. Everywhere we went, at arenas, at events, and even in the hospitals, we were surrounded by love.
"Since those early days and all through the decades, Jimmy’s fans became a big, boisterous family. Thank you for creating the world’s most joyful community," she continued."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. Your sympathy and support inspire and comfort me and my family.
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