Jimmy Buffett died of a rare skin cancer. What to know about the disease

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Jimmy Buffett died of a rare skin cancer. What to know about the disease
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The “Margaritaville” singer died Friday, Sept. 1 at age 76.

for being “a poet of paradise” and “an American music icon who inspired generations to step back and find the joy in life and in one another.”

Although Buffett did not publicly speak about his cancer diagnosis before his death, he did confirm he was struggling with his health.with his Coral Reefer Band at Credit One Stadium in Charleston, South Carolina.that said he returned to the hospital after a recent check-up “to address some issues that needed immediate attention.”Here's what to know about his condition, Merkel cell skin cancer.

The American Cancer Society also reports that men are twice as likely as women to develop Merkel cell skin cancer.There are four types of treatments for Merkel cell carcinoma, the Mayo Clinic says. One option is surgery. A doctor removes the nodule as well as a border of normal skin around the lump. Lymph nodes might also be removed if the cancer has spread.Ariana Brockington is a trending news reporter at TODAY digital. She is based in Los Angeles.

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