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https://www.npr.org/2023/09/03/ [login to see] /jimmy-buffett-rare-skin-cancer-merkel-cell-carcinoma
The popular singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett died on Friday after living with Merkel cell skin cancer for four years, according to an announcement posted to his website on Sunday.
Buffett, 76, was well-known for his beach-themed soft rock music, with hits including "Margaritaville" and "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere."
"He continued to perform during treatment, playing his last show, a surprise appearance in Rhode Island, in early July," the post read.
Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare form of skin cancer that has a high risk of recurring and can metastasize within two to three years of being diagnosed, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.
The popular singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett died on Friday after living with Merkel cell skin cancer for four years, according to an announcement posted to his website on Sunday.
Buffett, 76, was well-known for his beach-themed soft rock music, with hits including "Margaritaville" and "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere."
"He continued to perform during treatment, playing his last show, a surprise appearance in Rhode Island, in early July," the post read.
Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare form of skin cancer that has a high risk of recurring and can metastasize within two to three years of being diagnosed, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.
Jimmy Buffett died of a rare skin cancer
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I have wanted to make a trip to Key West for several years, actually before I sold the Harley wanted to do the entire Key West run and back on it. Now will have to throw a wreath in the ocean for Jimmy when I go.
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He will be missed. I just had surgery a month ago for basal cell carcinoma between my nose and left eye at the VA. Curable.
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