Jimmy Buffett’s longtime friend&nbsp;Carl Hiaasen&nbsp;is paying tribute to the late singer-songwriter’s strength and love of life.

Celebrating the resilience of Buffett — who died on Friday at the age of 76 after a diagnosis of Merkel cell skin cancer four years ago — Hiaasen exclusively tells PEOPLE that doctor’s orders didn’t slow the “Margaritaville”&nbsp;singer down. And neither did any potentially dangerous sea creatures, for that matter.

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Jimmy Buffett’s longtime friend Carl Hiaasen is paying tribute to the late singer-songwriter’s strength and love of life. Celebrating the resilience of Buffett — who died on ...{ai:summary}<p>Author Carl Hiaasen pays tribute to the late singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, highlighting his strength and zest for life. Despite battling Merkel cell skin cancer for four years, Buffett remained resilient and refused to let doctor's orders or the presence of dangerous sea creatures hinder his lively spirit. #health</p>

Jimmy Buffett Didn't Slow Down As He Faced Cancer — Or Sharks!

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