Jimmy Buffett’s Daughter Reflects on His Legacy After His Death

Jimmy Buffett’s daughter Sarah “Delaney” Buffett honored her late father with a heartwarming tribute.

“I knew my dad my complete life however in his ultimate days, I noticed who he was: a person whose spirit couldn’t be damaged. Regardless of the ache, he smiled on a regular basis. He was form when he had each excuse to not be. He instructed us to not be unhappy or scared, however to maintain the get together going,” Delaney, 31, wrote by way of Instagram on Wednesday, September 6. “And as a lot as I’d like to make use of that as an excuse to drink myself into oblivion worthy of his literary heroes, I do know it’s not what he meant.”

She continued: “Sure, he cherished his weed and his wine, however the reality is, more often than not, he was simply excessive on life, and that’s what he needed for everybody: to benefit from the unbelievable journey that life could be. My dad was the enjoyment he sang about. He was the toughest working individual I’ve ever seen. He was an ideal man and an excellent higher dad to my brother, sister and me.”

The “Margaritaville” singer died on Friday, September 1, at age 76. “Jimmy handed away peacefully on the night time of September 1st surrounded by his household, mates, music and canines,” an announcement shared by way of his Instagram learn. “He lived his life like a music until the final breath and can be missed past measure by so many.”

An obituary posted that very same day revealed that Jimmy was privately “combating Merkel cell pores and skin most cancers” for 4 years earlier than his loss of life. “He continued to carry out throughout therapy, taking part in his final present, a shock look in Rhode Island, in early July,” famous the message, which was uploaded by way of his official web site.

In her prolonged social media publish, Delaney shared her gratitude for the medical professionals who cared for her dad.

“My dad repeatedly instructed us how a lot he appreciated the docs, nurses, and each one who was there for him throughout his battle with most cancers,” she famous. “So to those that took care of my dad at house and within the hospital, I need to thanks for giving us extra time collectively. I’m eternally grateful.”

Delaney thanked her family members as nicely for being by her facet, including, “To the household and mates supporting us throughout this time, thanks for reminding me of the significance of human connection. I knew laughter was one of the best drugs, however it’s by no means rung more true than it does now. If we couldn’t chuckle, we’d all go insane.”

Whereas reflecting on Jimmy’s legacy, Delaney recalled the teachings she realized from him.

“He was beneficiant together with his mates and strangers alike. He had a deep admiration for the folks he labored with, and he by no means took himself too critically, which might be what I cherished most about him,” she wrote. “After I confirmed him the South Park episodes that parody him, he cherished chuckling alongside. I keep in mind teasing him about their Margaritaville blender jokes, and with out lacking a beat, he zinged me with ‘You reside off these f—king blenders!’ He received me there.”

Delaney concluded: “Lastly, to my dad, thanks. You turned nothing into one thing and gave me all the pieces. I’ll by no means have the ability to repay you or my mother for my lovely life. I’ll love you perpetually, and I’ll all the time maintain the get together going (responsibly, after all).”