Nicole Kidman shares heartbreaking tribute to her longtime friend Jimmy Buffet following the legendary songwriter’s death at age 76

Nicole Kidman has shared a bittersweet tribute to her late friend Jimmy Buffett following the American singer-songwriter’s death at the age of 76.

Buffett, who turned his hit “Margaritaville” into a billion-dollar business empire, died on September 1st surrounded by his loved ones.

Nicole, 56, posted a throwback picture of Jimmy playing guitar with her husband Keith Urban, 55, at a tropical bar on Instagram Stories on Sunday.

She also added a second picture of herself and Jimmy sitting together at a table in the same venue.

“Remember the good times.” [white heart emoji, hibiscus emoji]. “We will miss you xx,” the Hawaii-born Australian actress wrote.

Nicole Kidman, 56, shared this bittersweet Instagram tribute to her late friend Jimmy Buffett on Sunday following the American singer-songwriter’s death at the age of 76

It is believed the pictures were taken during Keith’s impromptu gig with Jimmy after the Australian couple met the musician on the Caribbean island of St Barts

Speaking to American Country Countdown in 2020, Keith recalled, “Jimmy Buffett did it.” [in St. Barts]and I ended up sitting with him for a few songs [laughing]like you do.’

“There was a little club he wanted to go to – it’s a bit of a long story – but he and his wife had their boat there and they were only on the island for a few days and somehow we met them.” Because we were just visiting,” he continued.

Nicole posted a throwback picture of Jimmy playing guitar with her husband Keith Urban, 55, (right) at a tropical bar on Instagram Stories on Sunday

She also added a second picture of herself and Jimmy sitting together at a table in the same venue

“Remember the good times.” [white heart emoji, hibiscus emoji]. “We will miss you xx,” the Hawaii-born Australian actress wrote

“And he said, ‘Hey, we’re going to see this band play.’ Do you want to come with us?’ So we went with them and then they called Jimmy to sing a song. So he got up and sang a few songs, and the next minute he asked me to sing a few songs. It was cool.’

Jimmy’s death was confirmed through a statement posted on his official website and social media.

“Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs,” the statement said.

The pictures are believed to have been taken during Keith’s impromptu performance with Jimmy after the Australian couple met the musician on the Caribbean island of St Barts. He is pictured performing in February 2023

Buffett, who turned his hit “Margaritaville” into a billion-dollar business empire, died on September 1st surrounded by his loved ones. Pictured in 1977, the year his hit song “Margaritaville” was released

“He lived his life like a song until his last breath and will be missed immensely by so many.”

Buffett died after being diagnosed with skin cancer four years ago, a source told TMZ.

He entered hospice care on Monday and was visited by Paul McCartney at his home a week ago, with the former Beatle singing for Buffett and his family.

Buffett is seen performing at the US Festival at Glen Helen Regional Park in Devore, California in 1982

From humble beginnings as a well-known small-time marijuana smuggler in Key West, Buffett built a sprawling business empire based on his Caribbean-flavored soft rock that celebrated the Florida Keys, sunshine and nightlife.

His name became synonymous with a laid-back subtropical party atmosphere and his legions of loyal fans, known as ParrotHeads, flocked to his restaurants, resorts and concerts. According to Forbes, Buffet had a net worth of $1 billion when he died.

Released in theaters on February 14, 1977, “Margaritaville” quickly took on a life of its own, becoming a state of mind for those who “waste” and an excuse for a life of fun and escapism for those who were “older.” become”. ‘, but not above.’

Buffett performs with the Coral Reefer Band at the Omni Coliseum in Atlanta, Georgia on September 4, 1976