Jimmy Buffett's sister said the late singer's final days were filled with joy as he also brought laughter to many people before his death.
Buffett endured several health issues over the past decades, including his private battle with Merkel cell skin cancer. His health deteriorated in the days leading to his death, but his sister and her husband said the singer's final days were filled with laughter and joy.
Jimmy Buffett's Last Days Before Death Revisited
In an interview with People for the magazine's latest issue, Buffett's sister Laurie Buffet McGuane and her husband, Tom McGuane, revealed that they spent time with the singer in the months leading to his death. They also noted that he remained in great spirits despite the health issues he was dealing with.
"It is remarkable to be able to say that he remained the same during the last month of his life," Tom, who had been the singer's friend for more than five decades, said. "His sense of humor was fully intact. God bless him for keeping himself that way."
According to Laurie, she and their sister Lucy stayed by Buffett's side when he died, and the siblings took their time reminiscing their childhood stories in his last days.
She added that she felt safe when her brother was in the world and that everything would be different after his passing.
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Jimmy Buffett's Eateries Welcomed Fans
Following Buffett's death, his fans flocked to his Margaritaville Eateries to leave flowers and messages as they expressed their sadness and heartbreak. At the same time, they memorialized the late singer and honored his contributions.
One fan, Lee Jameson, told NBC News that she visited Buffett's Margaritaville at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles County after hearing the news about his death.
"We woke up, we heard the news, immediately got in the car, and headed straight to Margaritaville right when it opened," she said. "It's 11 a.m. here, but it's 5 o'clock somewhere."
Another fan, Patricia Lopez, told NBC affiliate WPTV of West Palm Beach that she and the other Parrotheads are hurting after losing the singer.
In honor of Buffett's life and legacy, everyone made a toast to the king and praised the singer.
Buffett is survived by his wife, Jane Slagsvol, and their three children Cameron, Sarah and Savannah.
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