Jimmy Buffett parade in Key West.JASON HOEGLE/Florida Keys News Bureau/AFP via Getty
JASON HOEGLE/Florida Keys News Bureau/AFP via Getty
The Miami Heraldalso reported that many members of the tropical rock singer-songwriter’s Parrothead fandom also left tributes, such as flowers, notes and liquor, outside of his old recording studio,Shrimp Boat Sound.
Jimmy Buffett parade in Key West.ROB O’NEAL/Florida Keys News Bureau/AFP via Getty
ROB O’NEAL/Florida Keys News Bureau/AFP via Getty
According tophotosandvideosthat fans shared on social media, the front of the parade procession carried a sweet sign with two margaritas on it that said, “Key West Remembers Jimmy Buffett.”
Buffett died at 76 after livingwith skin cancerfor four years. His family confirmed his death on Saturday with a statement posted on hissocial mediaandwebsite, paired with a touching photo of Buffett on a boat.
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“He was always high-spirited, fun-loving, hard working and creative,” Tom, a friend of Buffett’s for more than 50 years, said. “It is remarkable to be able to say that he remained the same during the last month of his life. His sense of humor was fully intact. God bless him for keeping himself that way.”
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“We shared memories of our childhood with Jimmy during his last days,” Laurie said of her brother. “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. Not even at the end. We all like to joke and laugh and that was very much Jimmy.”
She continued, “He brought joy to so many. I am very emotional now. 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.”
source: people.com
