Jimmy Buffett’s Daughter Delaney Says His ‘Spirit Could Not Be Broken’ in Touching Tribute

Sarah “Delaney” Buffett remembers her late father, Jimmy Buffett.

The singer of “Margaritaville” died on September 1 at the age of 76, and on Wednesday his daughter (31) paid him a touching tribute on social networks.

“I knew my father all my life, but in his last days I saw who he was: a man whose spirit could not be broken,” the Instagram post began.

“Despite the pain, he smiled every day. He was kind when he had every excuse not to be. He told us not to be sad and scared, but that the fun goes on. And as much as I’d like to use that as an excuse to drink myself into oblivion worthy of his literary heroes, I know that’s not what he meant.”

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Delaney continued: “Yes, he loved his weed and his wine, but the truth is that most of the time he was just obsessed with life, and that’s what he wanted for everyone: to enjoy the fantastic journey that life can be. ”

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Before his death, Buffett was being treated for a rare and aggressive form of skin cancer called Merkel cell carcinoma, which he was diagnosed with four years ago — and which ultimately claimed his life, according to an official obituary posted on his website.

In her post, Delaney expressed her gratitude to the healthcare workers who cared for her father and allowed his family to spend more precious moments with him.

“My dad has told us many times how much he appreciates the doctors, nurses and every person who was there for him during his battle with cancer,” she continued. “To those who took care of my dad at home and in the hospital, I want to thank you for giving us more time together. I am eternally grateful.”

Jimmy Buffett and wife Jane Slagsvol with their three children: Sarah “Delaney” Buffett, Savannah Buffett and Cameron Buffett.

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She added: “Thank you to the family and friends who have supported us during this time for reminding me of the importance of human connection. I knew laughter was the best medicine, but it never rang truer than now. If we couldn’t laugh, we’d all go crazy.”

The producer and director also gave an insight into what her dad was like, describing him as “the joy he sang about.”

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“He was the hardest working person I have ever seen,” she wrote. “He was a great man and an even better father to my brother, sister and me.”

“He was generous to his friends and strangers. He deeply admired the people he worked with and never took himself too seriously, which is probably what I loved most about him.”

Sarah “Delaney” Buffett, Jimmy Buffett and Jane Buffett.

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Delaney continued, “When I showed him South Park episodes that parody him, he liked to laugh. I remember teasing him about their blender jokes in Margaritaville, and he was like, ‘You live off those freaking blenders!’ He brought me there.”

She concluded her post by thanking everyone for their “tributes, stories and notes,” saying they “lit up my darkest hour.”

“Finally, thanks to my dad,” she added. “You turned nothing into something and gave me everything. I will never be able to repay you or my mother for my beautiful life. I’ll love you forever and always keep the party going (responsibly, of course).”

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band perform during the 2022 New Orleans & Jazz Festival.

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In addition to Delaney, Buffett had a daughter Savannah (44) and a son Cameron with his wife Jane Slagsvol.

According to a statement on his social media and website, Buffett died surrounded by his loved ones.

“Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1 surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs,” the statement said. “He lived his life like a song until his last breath and will be missed immensely by many.”

The statement was shared alongside a photo of Buffett piloting the ship. He died at his home in Sag Harbor, New York.

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