He had been living with the cancer for four years while continuing to perform, the last time making a surprise appearance in Rhode Island in early July, the statement said.
Buffett conjured an easygoing, sand-between-the-toes lifestyle in songs such as Cheeseburger In Paradise, Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes and Margaritaville Merkel cell carcinoma, as it is known in medical literature, is very rare and tends to spread quickly, including to parts of the body beyond the skin, according to the federal National Cancer Institute and the Mayo Clinic.
Risk factors include a lot of sun exposure, a weakened immune system, a history of other cancers and being light-skinned and over 50. Buffett conjured an easygoing, sand-between-the-toes lifestyle in songs such as Cheeseburger In Paradise, Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes and Margaritaville.