Tributes pour in for Jimmy Buffett

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Paul McCartney, President Biden and Elton John are among those paying tribute to Jimmy Buffett who died on Friday night at his home in Sag Harbor, New York from Merkel Cell Skin Cancer at the age of 76.

Heart broken this morning hearing of Jimmy Buffett’s passing. What an incredible talent and man. His songs will live on forever. I’ll bet most of y’all don’t know that he wrote the theme song for @BarmageddonUSA for me about 2 years ago. Raising a glass today to the Son of a son…

— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) September 2, 2023

“Shores distant shores,
There’s where I’m headed for,
I got the stars to guide my way,
Sail into the light of day…” #BoatsToBuild

RIP my friend, @jimmybuffett. pic.twitter.com/6j6NrPSRXJ

— Alan Jackson (@OfficialJackson) September 2, 2023

A poet of paradise, Jimmy Buffett was an American music icon who inspired generations to step back and find the joy in life and in one another.

We had the honor to meet and get to know Jimmy over the years, and he was in life as he was performing on stage – full of goodwill and…

— President Biden (@POTUS) September 2, 2023