PORTSMOUTH, RI – A surprise appearance by Jimmy Buffett at a Rhode Island restaurant turned out to be the “Margaritaville” singer’s final public concert.
Buffett died Friday after a Years of battle against skin cancer. He was 76 years old.
In July, Buffett and his Coral Reefer Band surprised patrons at Sunset Cove in Portsmouth, Rhode Island with an intimate performance in front of a few hundred people.
Portsmouth Police shared a photo with Buffett that weekend.
Buffett had been hospital in Boston in May 2023, forcing him to cancel a concert in South Carolina. He had also postponed dates at the end of 2022. Due to his health problems, Buffett did not resume touring.
Following Buffett’s death, Sunset Cove posted a tribute and photos from the July performance.
“Jimmy Buffett, your kindness and love will always hold a special place here at Sunset Cove. We will never forget the amount of smiles and love you brought to our community. You will be truly missed. May it always be 5 o’clock somewhere at Sunset Cove,” the restaurant writes.
WBZ news staff
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