Jimmy Buffett, 76, hospitalised and forced to postpone concert due to health issue-Sabrina Barr-Entertainment – Metro

‘Growing old is not for sissies, I promise you,’ the musician told his fans (Picture: Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

Jimmy Buffett has announced that he and his Coral Reefer Band have had to reschedule a concert after he was hospitalised for a health issue that required ‘immediate attention’.

In a post shared on Facebook, the 76-year-old explained that he had a ‘sudden change of plans’ over the weekend, when he discovered that he needed additional medical care.

The post stated that the Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer Band concert which had been due to take place at Credit One Stadium in Charleston on Saturday May 20 was being rescheduled, with all previously-purchased tickets set to be honoured with the yet-to-be-announced new date.

In a personal statement, Jimmy addressed his followers as he said: ‘Hello my faithful fans in Charleston and beyond. These few words from Mark Twain about life changes, seemed perfect to pass on at this time. “Challenges,” he said, “make life interesting, however overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.”

‘I had a sudden change of plans this week that affected us all. Two days ago, I was just back from a trip to the Bahamas, thawing out from the California “winter tour,” and chomping at the bit to get to Charleston.

‘I had to stop in Boston for a check-up but wound up back in the hospital to address some issues that needed immediate attention.’

Jimmy seen performing in 1976 with The Coral Reefer Band in Atlanta, Georgia (Picture: Tom Hill/WireImage)

Jimmy stressed that ‘growing old is not for sissies, I promise you’ as he opened up about his health.

He continued: ‘I also will promise you, that when I am well enough to perform, that is what I’ll be doing in the land of She-Crab soup.

‘You all make my life more meaningful and fulfilled than I would have ever imagined as a toe headed little boy sitting on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico.’

He ended his message with gratitude for all of the years of support he’s received from fans.

He promised that he would be back on stage as soon as he’s well enough (Picture: Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic)

‘Thank you for your prayers and thoughts, your amazing years of loyalty, and just remember, “NOT YET!” Love to all. JB,’ he said.

A plethora of Facebook users sent Jimmy well-wishes over the news, with one commenting on the post: ‘Best wishes for a full & speedy recovery Jimmy! We will catch you down the road with a margarita in hand… Until then.. 🙏🙏.’

‘Wishing you a quick recovery. You and your music, your band brothers are like family. ❤️,’ someone else said, while another wrote: ‘Jimmy, I’ll be there whenever you’re back with us. Thanks for taking care of you and yours. Love you dearly.’

Jimmy’s Coral Reefer Band has been active since the 1970s, after he began his music career in the previous decade.

His breakthrough 1977 hit Margaritaville was named one of the songs of the century by the Recording Industry Association of America.

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