Tributes Pour in for Jimmy
September 5th, 2023
Since news of Jimmy’s death on Friday, tributes from other artists, musicians, celebrities, and politicians have been pouring in.
Read through the remembrances below:
The pirate has passed. RIP Jimmy Buffett. Tremendous influence on so many of us -T pic.twitter.com/HpyDWYWPfE
— Toby Keith (@tobykeith) September 2, 2023
"Shores distant shores,
There's where I'm headed for,
I got the stars to guide my way,
Sail into the light of day…" #BoatsToBuildRIP my friend, @jimmybuffett. pic.twitter.com/6j6NrPSRXJ
— Alan Jackson (@OfficialJackson) September 2, 2023
Rest in power @jimmybuffett I’m glad we had time to vibe. You were and always will be a Truly inspiring human. 🙏🏾❤️🕊️
— LLCOOLJ (@llcoolj) September 2, 2023
Rest in Peace and Love, @jimmybuffett. Condolences to his family, friends and #ParrotHeads around the world. #FinsUp
Photo by @caslernoel in Paris, 2015 pic.twitter.com/n42wOG6eZa
— Stephen Stills (@Stephen__Stills) September 2, 2023
My deepest condolences go out to the family, friends, & fans of @jimmybuffett My shows this weekend are dedicated to the memory of my good friend Jimmy, a great person & amazing storyteller. pic.twitter.com/6iXV20le5S
— Bret Michaels (@bretmichaels) September 2, 2023
Who was Jimmy Buffett: singer, folk hero, pirate “200 years too late” and a dear friend of Jeopardy!. From all of us at America’s Favorite Quiz Show, we’ll miss you. pic.twitter.com/IWUv3QFnw3
— Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) September 3, 2023
Heart broken this morning hearing of Jimmy Buffett's passing. What an incredible talent and man. His songs will live on forever. I’ll bet most of y’all don’t know that he wrote the theme song for @BarmageddonUSA for me about 2 years ago. Raising a glass today to the Son of a son…
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) September 2, 2023
Jimmy Buffett’s music brought happiness to millions of people. I’ll always be grateful for his kindness, generosity, and great performances through the years, including at the White House in 2000. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and legion of devoted fans.
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) September 2, 2023
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Jimmy Buffett. He performed on behalf of President Carter in both '76 & '80. In July, 1977, Buffett visited the White House and V.P. Mondale. (NLC2149.05) pic.twitter.com/KN6Gf6bIwm
— Jimmy Carter Presidential Library (@CarterLibrary) September 2, 2023
A poet of paradise, Jimmy Buffett was an American music icon who inspired generations to step back and find the joy in life and in one another.
We had the honor to meet and get to know Jimmy over the years, and he was in life as he was performing on stage – full of goodwill and…
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 2, 2023
Southern Miss honors alumnus Jimmy Buffett, who died Friday, before kickoff for its season opener. pic.twitter.com/DXKi48xfYV
— Jason Munz (@munzly) September 2, 2023
We are deeply saddened by the passing of legendary musician and Cubs fan Jimmy Buffett.
Thank you for introducing Wrigley Field to the world as a concert venue.
The Cubs organization sends its sincere condolences to Buffett's family, friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/NXHbsbyY6e
— Chicago Dubs (@Cubs) September 2, 2023
Rest in paradise, @jimmybuffett 🌴 pic.twitter.com/qAtwSPbdaD
— Riverbend Music Center (@riverbendpnc) September 2, 2023
Nice touch by the Cubs today with a Jimmy Buffett tribute pic.twitter.com/IQuSPn4goI
— Wu Tang is for the Children (@WUTangKids) September 4, 2023
Just saw @jimmybuffett recently while recording with @EmmylouSongbird and @DollyParton. He was as he always was… a bright light! With a wonderful sense of humor and always so warm. I will miss knowing he is on the planet. He is up there sailing the bright blue Caribbean! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/a5otkrWRLg
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) September 2, 2023
Jimmy, you lived life and didn’t let life live you. A true pioneer and trailblazer. Thank God for @jimmybuffett and when life gives you limes, make margaritas. Rest in paradise, ACP (Pitbull) pic.twitter.com/9YLTDgmWfh
— Pitbull (@pitbull) September 2, 2023
Jimmy Buffett, you will be missed! You and your music have been a huge influence and we will never forget the kindness you’ve shown to us! We will continue to celebrate the Saltwater Gospel in your honor! pic.twitter.com/zE9DN2DJu0
— Eli Young Band (@EliYoungBand) September 2, 2023
I’ve been going to see Jimmy Buffett for over 30 years. RIP to a man who brought the world so much joy pic.twitter.com/ZEf3etIMy1
— Rob McElhenney (@RMcElhenney) September 2, 2023
Wheel of Fortune was incredibly saddened to hear about the loss of our dear friend, @jimmybuffett. Over the last 5 seasons the Margaritaville family has become a part of the Wheel family. You’ll always be in our hearts! pic.twitter.com/ETWA0lxwk6
— Wheel of Fortune (@WheelofFortune) September 2, 2023
We’ve now lost @jimmybuffett. The thing about his music that strikes me is it was so much fun and we needed that in our lives. Thank you for the joy, Jimmy. Condolences to his family and friends and his legion of Parrotheads who adored him. #JimmyBuffett pic.twitter.com/B9VHruaTk5
— Nancy Sinatra (@NancySinatra) September 2, 2023
The Southern Miss family mourns the loss of our 1969 graduate, Jimmy Buffett. His work ethic and global success exemplified Southern Miss grit. Our prayers go out to his family, friends and all who knew and loved him.
-President Joe Paul pic.twitter.com/g5S2bqsBto— Southern Miss (@SouthernMiss) September 2, 2023
On behalf of the New Orleans Saints, we send our thoughts and prayers to Jimmy Buffett's family, friends and fans
He was an iconic performer, a true Saints fan, a dear friend of New Orleans, and the life of the party
Jimmy will be dearly missed but celebrated forever 🙏 pic.twitter.com/TSMH6xasse
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) September 2, 2023
Though he left the hard partying to his youth, Jimmy Buffett was able to call upon the joyful feeling of an endless summer that inspires the young, and the young at heart. But he also captured the complexities of life, love, and growing older. In a cynical world where the…
— Dan Rather (@DanRather) September 2, 2023
The Rock and Stone Cold sing "Margaritaville" by Jimmy Buffett. 🎵🍸 pic.twitter.com/FLWXOdYd54
— 2000's WWE (@2000s_WWE) September 2, 2023
It’s a sad day today. I woke up to the news of Jimmy Buffett’s passing. His music has been the soundtrack to my life. Spending a lot of my childhood in South Florida, he was the epitome of a free spirit and lived a lifestyle that we all admired and strived to emulate. My dad was… pic.twitter.com/lgWfFQQJao
— Jason Aldean (@Jason_Aldean) September 2, 2023
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