Jimmy Buffett, 76, hospitalized in Boston for undisclosed medical problems: “Getting old is not for sissies!”
On Thursday, two-time Grammy nominee Jimmy Buffett revealed he was hospitalized “to address some issues that require immediate attention” after undergoing a routine checkup in Boston on Tuesday.
“Getting old is not for sissies, I promise you that,” the 76-year-old billionaire – who has 2.1 million social media followers – tweeted of his unexpected health failure.
“Those few words from Mark Twain about life changes seemed perfect to convey at that time. “Challenges,” he said. “Making life interesting, but overcoming them is what gives life meaning.” I had a sudden change of plans this week that affected us all.
The Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band were forced to cancel their Second Wind Tour stop scheduled for this Saturday at Credit One Stadium in Charleston, South Carolina.
“When I’m good enough to play, this is what I’ll do in Crab Soup Land,” Buffett wrote in the statement on his website.
‘Getting old is not for sissies, I promise you’: On Thursday, two-time Grammy nominee Jimmy Buffett revealed he was hospitalized ‘to address some issues that needed immediate attention’ after suffering a routine checkup in Boston on Tuesday (pictured March 7)
“You all make my life more meaningful and fulfilling than I ever imagined as a little toe boy sitting on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico. Thank you for your prayers and thoughts, your incredible years of loyalty, and remember you just “NOT YET!” Love to all!’
The Margaritaville hitmaker – last pictured on April 18 – was also briefly hospitalized in September, when he was forced to cancel his five remaining concerts of 2022: “By doctor’s order, he must take this time to recover and heal.”
Jimmy – whose parents died in the 80s – is said to have worked hard to record his 30th studio album titled Equal Strain on All Parts.
On a personal level, Buffett has three children – daughter Savannah, nearly 44; daughter Delaney, 31; and adopted son Cameron – from his 45-year marriage to second wife Jane Slagsvol.
The Mississippi-born musician is also known to be an avid pilot, prolific restaurateur and generous Democratic donor.
The 76-year-old billionaire tweeted: “Those few words from Mark Twain about life changes seemed perfect to convey at this time.” “Challenges,” he said. “Making life interesting, but overcoming them is what gives life meaning.” I had a sudden change of plans this week that affected us all’
Sorry parrots! The Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band were forced to cancel their Second Wind Tour stop scheduled for this Saturday at Credit One Stadium in Charleston, SC
Buffett (R, pictured in 2022) wrote in the statement on his website: ‘When I’m good enough to play, this is what I’ll do in She-Crab Soup Land…and just remember,’ NOT YET!” Love to all!’
“Thank you for your prayers and thoughts! The Margaritaville hitmaker – last pictured on April 18 – was also briefly hospitalized in September, when he was forced to cancel his five remaining concerts of 2022: “On doctor’s orders, he has to take this time to recover and heal”
More music to come! Jimmy – whose parents died in the 80s – is said to have worked hard to record his 30th studio album, Equal Strain on All Parts (pictured in 2022)
