![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/jimmy-buffetts-cause-of-death-confirmed-as-magaritaville-singer-dies-aged-76/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0_Margaritaville-Resort-Times-Square-First-Look.jpg&description=We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story Jimmy Buffett's cause of death has seemingly been confirmed after the singer died aged 76. The Margaritaville singer was reportedly diagnosed with skin cancer four years ago. It's said the condition turned into lymphoma, with sources close to the singer saying this was what caused the tragic news. A friend told TMZ: "He lived his life in the sun, literally and figuratively." Jimmy's family confirmed the news on Saturday, confirming the Cheesburger in Paradise singer passed away on Friday. A statement on his social media read: "Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1 surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs. He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many." Following the news of his death, fans, friends and fellow musicians alike from across the globe paid tribute to the star. Included was Elton John, who labelled it the "saddest of news". The music icon said on his Instagram Stories: "Jimmy Buffett was a unique and treasured entertainer. His fans adored him and he never let them down." Sir Elton continued on the platform earlier: "This is the saddest of news, a lovely man gone way too soon. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE . Get email updates on the day's biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters . Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by following The Mirror every time you see our name. Join The Mirror's WhatsApp Community - CLICK HERE Follow The Mirror on Google News - CLICK HERE and click the star Follow The Mirror on Apple News - CLICK HERE available on Apple devices Follow The Mirror on Flipboard - CLICK HERE and click follow You can sign up for Twitter alerts for breakin){kind=link}
We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story
Jimmy Buffett’s cause of death has seemingly been confirmed after the singer died aged 76.
The Margaritaville singer was reportedly diagnosed with skin cancer four years ago. It’s said the condition turned into lymphoma, with sources close to the singer saying this was what caused the tragic news.
A friend told TMZ: “He lived his life in the sun, literally and figuratively.”
Jimmy’s family confirmed the news on Saturday, confirming the Cheesburger in Paradise singer passed away on Friday. A statement on his social media read: “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1 surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs. He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many.”