[Washington Examiner] The Senate unanimously passed a resolution in remembrance of the late musician Jimmy Buffett.Buffett died at the age of 76 last month. His website revealed that he was diagnosed with Merkel cell skin cancer, although the singer-songwriter didn't publicize it. He played through his treatment, performing most recently in July.
This resolution, which intended to honor "the life, legacy, and contributions of James William Buffett," was sponsored by Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) and co-sponsored by Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS).
He was born in Pascagoula, MS