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Jimmy Buffett‘s spouse, Jane Slagsvol, broke her silence after his loss of life with a heartfelt message in honor of the beloved singer. Jane waited over every week after Jimmy handed away on Sept. 1 at age 76 to share her tribute to her husband that was posted on his web site and his official Instagram web page on Sept. 10. Jane defined in her message how a lot love Jimmy had in his life and she or he thanked everybody for supporting them earlier than and through this “challenging” time.

“One thing we both knew and experienced, through every difficult moment, was the feeling of being buoyed up by all the people in our lives,” Jane wrote. “Everywhere we went, at arenas, at events, and even in the hospitals, we were surrounded by love. There is a whole world of people I want to thank for the incredible kindness you showed us.”

Jane began her present of gratitude by mentioning Jimmy’s followers, who she mentioned turned “a big, boisterous family” all through the “Margaritaville” singer’s profession. “Thank you for creating the world’s most joyful community,” she mentioned. “The smile that Jimmy beamed at you from the stage was sparked by your spirit. I think that’s why he loved performing so much. He was so grateful to the community you built around him. Your sympathy and support inspire and comfort me and my family.”

Jane went on to thank the medical doctors, nurses, hospice staff, and caregivers who cared for Jimmy whereas he was sick. She additionally gave because of the “honorable” and “generous” individuals who labored for her and Jimmy, in addition to by their “amazing friends”. Jane added, “To my family. I cannot begin to express what you mean to me and Jimmy. I cherish you, I love you, and I am unfathomably grateful to you every day. You are my heart.”

Later in her message, Jane remembered her husband and the “love” he confirmed everybody. “Every cell in his body was filled with joy. He smiled all the time, even when he was deeply ill,” Jane mentioned. “And his sense of humor never wavered. Jimmy was always the optimist, always twinkling, always making us laugh.” She ended her message writing, “Jimmy knew he was loved. Right until the end, he looked for the light. Thank you for giving joy to him and to me.”

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Jimmy Buffett and Jane Slagsvol had been married for 45 years (Picture: Matt Baron/Shutterstock)

Jimmy died on Sept. 1 after a longtime battle with Merkel cell pores and skin most cancers on the age of 76. The information shocked many individuals when it was introduced on Jimmy’s web site, resulting in an enormous outpouring of heartfelt social media tributes to Jimmy from fellow celebs like Miles Teller, Brian Wilson, and Andy Cohen. One in every of Jimmy and Jane’s youngsters, daughter Delaney Buffett, shared her personal tribute to the legendary musician on Sept. 6.

“Yes, he loved his weed and his wine, but the truth is, most of the time, he was just high on life, and that is what he wanted for everyone: to enjoy the fantastic trip that life can be,” Delaney wrote in her message. “My dad was the joy he sang about. He was the hardest working person I’ve ever seen.”