Buffett died at the age of 76 on September 1, following a battle with skin cancer. Jimmy Buffett's wife, Jane Slagsvol, is sending out a message of gratitude to those who supported her -- following the death of the musician on Sept. 1. In a post, shared on Jimmy's official website, Jane remembered her longtime love. 'As Jimmy…
“As Jimmy said a few months ago, ‘growing old is not for sissies.’ These last few years have been unimaginably challenging for Jimmy and me, and we’re definitely not sissies. 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. Everywhere we went, at arenas, at events, and even in the hospitals, we were surrounded by love.
Included next to the message was a series of pictures from Jane and Jimmy’s wedding day in 1977. After thanking the fans, Jane went on to send a special message to the medical professionals who treated her husband, as he battled cancer. The statement continued, “To all those who work with and for Jimmy and me, thank you. We know that we’ve surrounded ourselves with the best, most honorable, most generous people, and we know how fortunate we have been for all these years. You made our lives better in thousands of ways, big and small, each day. That was especially true during these last few years. I hope you know how much we care about you and always value the work you do.
“To my amazing friends, you have expanded the meaning and depth of friendship. Jimmy and I felt your breathtaking love and compassion throughout our lives and, especially, over these past few years. Jimmy brightened telling you stories over long dinners as the cicadas sang,” she wrote. “He loved occupying his place at the head of the table, looking at the people he cherished. You created a microclimate of affection that surrounded us like the sun.