Jimmy Buffett’s wife is opening up about his death. As Perezcious readers know, the musician sadly died earlier this month after a private four-year battle with Merkel cell carcinoma — a rare form of skin cancer.
He sadly left behind his wife of nearly 50 years, Jane Slagsvol, who had opted out of public statements regarding the painful matter… until now. Related: Prince Harry Visited Queen Elizabeth’s Grave Site ALONE Over the weekend, Jane took to the Margaritaville singer’s website to share a lengthy statement in his honor.
She began: She went on to call her late husband’s fans a “big, boisterous family,” thanking them for “creating the world’s most joyful community.” She then turned her attention to the “teams of doctors, nurses, hospice workers, and caregivers” who helped Jimmy throughout his health battle: Aww.
She then extended thanks on behalf of herself and Jimmy to all the “honorable” people the pair have worked with, explaining: We can only imagine how difficult things were for Jimmy and Jane, but it warms our heart to hear that they were surrounded with such support.
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