"It is remarkable to be able to say that he remained the same during the last month of this life. His sense of humor was fully intact."
"We would repeat stories, and Jimmy would laugh and nod his head to let us know that he remembered. I have never seen Jimmy depressed ever."
"When Jimmy was in the world, I felt safe. Even though I have Tom, it will be a whole new thing for me to be without my brother Jimmy."
"He seemed so forceful and energetic all his life, every minute of it, that it's hard to believe that he wouldn't have ordered death out of the room."
Jimmy Buffett passed away at the age of 76 following a lengthy battle with Merkel cell skin cancer. Despite his illness, Buffett maintained his characteristic high spirits and sense of humor, as noted by his family. His sister and brother-in-law recounted fond memories from his childhood during his final days, emphasizing that he was never depressed. Buffett’s unexpected death occurred just before planned celebrations for a documentary premiere featuring him, illustrating the suddenness of his passing and the deep impact he had on those around him.
Read at New York Daily News
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