Jimmy Buffett fans were shocked late last week when news broke that the iconic “Margaritaville” singer died of Merkel cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer that he was diagnosed with four years ago.

"Parrotheads" and casual fans of Caribbean living mourned the death of "Margaritaville" singer Jimmy Buffett over the weekend, who died at the age of 76 after a years-long battle with a rare and ...

Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who died Sept. 1, had Merkel cell carcinoma, a skin cancer that’s diagnosed in fewer than 3,000 people in the U.S. every year.Video above: Expert advice on how to ...

Share on Pinterest Singer Jimmy Buffett passed away from an aggressive but rare form of skin cancer known as Merkel cell carcinoma. Lionel Hahn/Getty Images Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett died on ...

“Margaritaville” singer Jimmy Buffet died of Merkel cell carcinoma on Sept. 1. Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare and aggressive form of skin cancer. Experts stress the importance of early detection.

Buffett had been battling the cancer for four years, according to his website. "Margaritaville" singer Jimmy Buffett died on Sept. 1 after a four-year battle with a rare skin cancer. Buffet's website ...