Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett was undergoing treatments for an aggressive form of skin cancer at the time of his death.
Buffett died at age 76 while he was being treated for Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare form of skin cancer that “usually appears as a flesh-colored or bluish-red nodule, often on your face, head or neck. Merkel cell carcinoma is also called neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin,” according to Mayo Clinic.
He battled the disease for four years, according to his website. Plus, “He continued to perform during treatment, playing his last show, a surprise appearance in Rhode Island, in early July.”
So what is Merkel cell carcinoma? What causes it and how is it treated?
Jimmy Buffett had a rare skin cancer
According to The Skin Cancer Foundation, Merkel cell carcinoma is “40 times more rare than melanoma” and “three to five times more likely to be deadly than melanoma.” Only 3,000 new...
Buffett died at age 76 while he was being treated for Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare form of skin cancer that “usually appears as a flesh-colored or bluish-red nodule, often on your face, head or neck. Merkel cell carcinoma is also called neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin,” according to Mayo Clinic.
He battled the disease for four years, according to his website. Plus, “He continued to perform during treatment, playing his last show, a surprise appearance in Rhode Island, in early July.”
So what is Merkel cell carcinoma? What causes it and how is it treated?
Jimmy Buffett had a rare skin cancer
According to The Skin Cancer Foundation, Merkel cell carcinoma is “40 times more rare than melanoma” and “three to five times more likely to be deadly than melanoma.” Only 3,000 new...
- 9/3/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jimmy Buffett‘s cause of death has been revealed. An official obituary posted on his website, shared that the “Margaritaville” singer died after four year battle with Merkel cell carcinoma — a skin cancer.
“The beloved singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett passed away at his home in Sag Harbor, Long Island on Friday September 1, 2023 surrounded by family and friends. Buffett, 76, had been fighting Merkel Cell Skin Cancer for four years. He continued to perform during treatment, playing his last show, a surprise appearance in Rhode Island, in early July,” the obituary read.
According to the Mayo Clinic, “Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare type of skin cancer that usually appears as a flesh-colored or bluish-red nodule, often on your face, head or neck. Merkel cell carcinoma is also called neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin. Merkel cell carcinoma most often develops in older people. Long-term sun exposure or a weak immune system may increase...
“The beloved singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett passed away at his home in Sag Harbor, Long Island on Friday September 1, 2023 surrounded by family and friends. Buffett, 76, had been fighting Merkel Cell Skin Cancer for four years. He continued to perform during treatment, playing his last show, a surprise appearance in Rhode Island, in early July,” the obituary read.
According to the Mayo Clinic, “Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare type of skin cancer that usually appears as a flesh-colored or bluish-red nodule, often on your face, head or neck. Merkel cell carcinoma is also called neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin. Merkel cell carcinoma most often develops in older people. Long-term sun exposure or a weak immune system may increase...
- 9/3/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
The cause of death for Margot Kidder, best known for portraying Lois Lane in Superman: The Movie opposite Christopher Reeve, has been revealed.
On Wednesday, coroner Richard Wood of Montana’s Park County Coroner’s office confirmed to the Associated Press that Kidder’s death was “a result of a self-inflicted drug and alcohol overdose.”
People confirmed the actress died on May 13 at her home in Livingston, Montana. She was 69.
A representative for the Park County Coroner did not immediately respond to People’s request for comment.
After Kidder’s cause of death was revealed,...
On Wednesday, coroner Richard Wood of Montana’s Park County Coroner’s office confirmed to the Associated Press that Kidder’s death was “a result of a self-inflicted drug and alcohol overdose.”
People confirmed the actress died on May 13 at her home in Livingston, Montana. She was 69.
A representative for the Park County Coroner did not immediately respond to People’s request for comment.
After Kidder’s cause of death was revealed,...
- 8/9/2018
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
Superman actress Margot Kidder’s death has been ruled a suicide, the Associated Press reports. On Wednesday, Park County coroner Richard Wood said in a statement that Kidder “died as a result of a self-inflicted drug and alcohol overdose.” The actress was found dead in her home in Livingston, Montana on May 13th.
Kidder’s daughter Maggie McGuane told AP that she knew her mother had died by suicide that day when she went with authorities to her mother’s home.
“It’s a big relief knowing the truth is out there,...
Kidder’s daughter Maggie McGuane told AP that she knew her mother had died by suicide that day when she went with authorities to her mother’s home.
“It’s a big relief knowing the truth is out there,...
- 8/9/2018
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Superman star’s daughter, Maggie McGuane, says coroner’s announcement is ‘huge relief’ while friends renew tributes to ‘a blazing energy’
The death of Margot Kidder, an actor best known for her role in Superman, has been ruled a suicide.
Kidder, who played Lois Lane opposite Christopher Reeve’s Superman, was found by a friend in her Montana home on 13 May. At the time Kidder’s manager, Camilla Fluxman Pines, said she had died peacefully in her sleep.
The death of Margot Kidder, an actor best known for her role in Superman, has been ruled a suicide.
Kidder, who played Lois Lane opposite Christopher Reeve’s Superman, was found by a friend in her Montana home on 13 May. At the time Kidder’s manager, Camilla Fluxman Pines, said she had died peacefully in her sleep.
- 8/9/2018
- by Associated Press
- The Guardian - Film News
Margot Kidder, who played Lois Lane in the the “Superman” movies of the late ’70s and ’80s, took her own life in May, the actress’ daughter told the Associated Press on Wednesday.
Maggie McGuane told the AP that Kidder’s death had been ruled a suicide, adding that she knew her mother had killed herself when she was brought to the actress’ home in May.
The AP added that Park County, Montana, coroner Richard Wood said that Kidder died “as a result of a self-inflicted drug and alcohol overdose.”
Also Read: Margot Kidder Honored by Fellow Lois Lanes Teri Hatcher, Erica Durance: 'One Kick A- Lady'
Kidder died in her Montana home on May 13 at age 69.
The actress’ manager, Camilla Fluxman Pines, told TheWrap at the time that the actress died peacefully in her sleep.
Born in Canada in 1948, Kidder appeared in a number of low-budget Canadian films and TV shows,...
Maggie McGuane told the AP that Kidder’s death had been ruled a suicide, adding that she knew her mother had killed herself when she was brought to the actress’ home in May.
The AP added that Park County, Montana, coroner Richard Wood said that Kidder died “as a result of a self-inflicted drug and alcohol overdose.”
Also Read: Margot Kidder Honored by Fellow Lois Lanes Teri Hatcher, Erica Durance: 'One Kick A- Lady'
Kidder died in her Montana home on May 13 at age 69.
The actress’ manager, Camilla Fluxman Pines, told TheWrap at the time that the actress died peacefully in her sleep.
Born in Canada in 1948, Kidder appeared in a number of low-budget Canadian films and TV shows,...
- 8/8/2018
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
“Superman” actress Margot Kidder’s death has been ruled a suicide, according to the Associated Press.
Kidder’s daughter, Maggie McGuane, told the publication on Wednesday that she knew her mother had died by suicide when she went to her home in Livingston, Mont.
Kidder died in her sleep on May 13 from what Park County Coroner Richard Wood said in a statement was the result of “a self-inflicted drug and alcohol overdose.”
McGuane said she found relief knowing that the truth about her mother’s death was finally known to the public. She told the AP she believes it’s important to be open and honest about Kidder’s suicide so neither her nor her family faces a cloud of shame as a result.
Kidder was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and eventually suffered a public nervous breakdown in 1996 after facing several career setbacks in the early 1990s, including a car...
Kidder’s daughter, Maggie McGuane, told the publication on Wednesday that she knew her mother had died by suicide when she went to her home in Livingston, Mont.
Kidder died in her sleep on May 13 from what Park County Coroner Richard Wood said in a statement was the result of “a self-inflicted drug and alcohol overdose.”
McGuane said she found relief knowing that the truth about her mother’s death was finally known to the public. She told the AP she believes it’s important to be open and honest about Kidder’s suicide so neither her nor her family faces a cloud of shame as a result.
Kidder was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and eventually suffered a public nervous breakdown in 1996 after facing several career setbacks in the early 1990s, including a car...
- 8/8/2018
- by Ellis Clopton
- Variety Film + TV
"Superman" actress Margot Kidder died from an intentional drug and alcohol overdose ... according to the Coroner's Office. The Park County Coroner says Kidder's overdose was self-inflicted. TMZ broke the story ... Kidder, who played Lois Lane in the '70s and '80s "Superman" movies, was found May 13 in her Livingston, Mt home. The Coroner has not specified what drugs she took. Her daughter, Maggie McGuane, told the AP the family wanted to be "open and...
- 8/8/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Livingston, Mont.– Actress Margot Kidder had a roller coaster ride of a life, which ended in Montana on May 13, 2018, at the age of 69. From her modest beginnings as a Canadian performer in TV and B-movies, to her work with Brian De Palma, and her peak as Lois Lane in the first set of “Superman” movies, Kidder forged her own path. That path included a bipolar disorder that plagued her later years.
She was born Margaret Ruth Kidder in Canada, and graduated from Havergal College, a boarding school in Toronto. She made her film debut in a short film called “The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar” in 1968, and followed that up with her American debut in “Gaily Gaily” (1969). She also did television for the Canadian Broadcast Company during that era, and was a semi-regular on “Nichols” (1971) with James Garner. She relocated to Los Angeles, and began a string of appearances in notable films,...
She was born Margaret Ruth Kidder in Canada, and graduated from Havergal College, a boarding school in Toronto. She made her film debut in a short film called “The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar” in 1968, and followed that up with her American debut in “Gaily Gaily” (1969). She also did television for the Canadian Broadcast Company during that era, and was a semi-regular on “Nichols” (1971) with James Garner. She relocated to Los Angeles, and began a string of appearances in notable films,...
- 5/19/2018
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
The world is mourning the iconic Margot Kidder on Monday.
Kidder died on Sunday at her home in Livingston, Montana, People has confirmed. She was 69. Her cause of death is unknown.
Kidder began acting in the late 1960s, but rose to fame in 1978 for her role as Lois Lane in Superman: The Movie opposite Christopher Reeve. She went on to reprise the part in the movie’s three sequels.
She also starred in several other films after the successful franchise. Her 1979 costar James Brolin remembered her after her passing.
“We had a beautiful time filming The Amityville Horror and we shared a lot of laughs.
Kidder died on Sunday at her home in Livingston, Montana, People has confirmed. She was 69. Her cause of death is unknown.
Kidder began acting in the late 1960s, but rose to fame in 1978 for her role as Lois Lane in Superman: The Movie opposite Christopher Reeve. She went on to reprise the part in the movie’s three sequels.
She also starred in several other films after the successful franchise. Her 1979 costar James Brolin remembered her after her passing.
“We had a beautiful time filming The Amityville Horror and we shared a lot of laughs.
- 5/14/2018
- by Ale Russian
- PEOPLE.com
Rest in peace, Margot Kidder. The actress — who played Lois Lane in the Superman films — sadly died on Sunday, May 13, from unknown causes, TMZ first reported. She was 69 years old. Margot passed away at her home in Livingston, Mt, and funeral arrangements for her have currently not been set yet. "Margaret Ruth 'Margot' Kidder, 69, of Livingston, Mt. The actress and activist passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at her home. Arrangements are pending under the care of Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory in Livingston, Mt," the funeral home's site read. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) Margot kicked off her acting career in the 1960s, but rose to fame in 1978 when she starred alongside Christopher Reeve in Superman: The Movie. She reprised her Lois Lane role in the movie's three sequels as well. Some of Margot's other acting credits include shows Captain Planet and the Planeteers, Shell Game, Phantom 2040, Nichols and Boston Common,...
- 5/14/2018
- by Samantha Faragalli
- Closer Weekly
Margot Kidder, best known as Lois Lane to Christopher Reeve’s Man of Steel in the ’70s/’80s Superman films as well as Kathy Lutz in the fright classic The Amityville Horror, died Sunday at her home in Montana. She was 69. A cause of death is not known, but the actress had long struggled with mental illness.
Kidder appeared in 1978’s Superman, 1980’s Superman II, 1983’s Superman III and 1987’s Superman IV.
Kidder also guest-starred in more than two dozen TV series, including The Mod Squad, Murder, She Wrote, Barnaby Jones, Tales From the Crypt, Boston Common, Touched By an Angel...
Kidder appeared in 1978’s Superman, 1980’s Superman II, 1983’s Superman III and 1987’s Superman IV.
Kidder also guest-starred in more than two dozen TV series, including The Mod Squad, Murder, She Wrote, Barnaby Jones, Tales From the Crypt, Boston Common, Touched By an Angel...
- 5/14/2018
- TVLine.com
Margot Kidder as Lois Lane
Margot Kidder, loved by millions for her role as Lois Lane in the Christopher Reeve Superman films, has died at the age of 69, her manager revealed today. The cause of death is currently unknown.
Kidder was also know for her appearance in horror favourites The Amityville Horror and Black Christmas, as well as several smaller film roles and acclaimed theatrical performances. In 1990, she came close to death in a car crash. She suffered from bipolar disorder for many years and was an advocate for mental health care reform, and she worked in politics as Montana State Coordinator for Progressive Democrats of America.
Kidder died at her home in Livingston, Montana. She is survived by her daughter, Maggie McGuane.
"I admired her very much and she’s gone way too soon," tweeted Barbara Crampton, describing her as "an actor who imbued all her roles with grit,...
Margot Kidder, loved by millions for her role as Lois Lane in the Christopher Reeve Superman films, has died at the age of 69, her manager revealed today. The cause of death is currently unknown.
Kidder was also know for her appearance in horror favourites The Amityville Horror and Black Christmas, as well as several smaller film roles and acclaimed theatrical performances. In 1990, she came close to death in a car crash. She suffered from bipolar disorder for many years and was an advocate for mental health care reform, and she worked in politics as Montana State Coordinator for Progressive Democrats of America.
Kidder died at her home in Livingston, Montana. She is survived by her daughter, Maggie McGuane.
"I admired her very much and she’s gone way too soon," tweeted Barbara Crampton, describing her as "an actor who imbued all her roles with grit,...
- 5/14/2018
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
The big screen’s Lois Lane has died.
Margot Kidder passed away on Sunday at her home in Livingston, Montana, People has confirmed. She was 69. Her cause of death is unknown.
Funeral arrangements for the Canadian-born actress are pending.
Kidder began acting in the late 1960s, but rose to fame in 1978 for her role as Lois Lane in Superman: The Movie opposite Christopher Reeve. She went on to reprise the part in the movie’s three sequels.
She also starred as Kathy Lutz in The Amityville Horror (1979), and appeared in movies such as Black Christmas (1974) and Heartaches (1981). Kidder acted as...
Margot Kidder passed away on Sunday at her home in Livingston, Montana, People has confirmed. She was 69. Her cause of death is unknown.
Funeral arrangements for the Canadian-born actress are pending.
Kidder began acting in the late 1960s, but rose to fame in 1978 for her role as Lois Lane in Superman: The Movie opposite Christopher Reeve. She went on to reprise the part in the movie’s three sequels.
She also starred as Kathy Lutz in The Amityville Horror (1979), and appeared in movies such as Black Christmas (1974) and Heartaches (1981). Kidder acted as...
- 5/14/2018
- by Stephanie Petit
- PEOPLE.com
Margot Kidder, who rose to prominence playing Lois Lane in the 1978 film “Superman” opposite Christopher Reeve, died Sunday, according to an obituary published by the Franzen-Davis funeral home. She was 69.
According to the obituary, Kidder died at her home. Arrangements are pending under the care of Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory in Livingston, Montana.
Kidder’s manager, Camilla Fluxman Pines, told TheWrap on Monday that the actress died peacefully in her sleep.
Also Read: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2018 (Photos)
Born in Canada in 1948, Kidder appeared in a number of low-budget Canadian films and TV shows, and appeared in films including the 1973 thriller “Sisters,” the Robert Redford-drama “The Great Waldo Pepper” and the 1979 horror film “The Amityville Horror,” as well as “Superman” and its sequels.
Kidder’s career and personal life suffered setbacks in the 1990s, following a nervous breakdown. She disappeared for four days in 1996, and later told People,...
According to the obituary, Kidder died at her home. Arrangements are pending under the care of Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory in Livingston, Montana.
Kidder’s manager, Camilla Fluxman Pines, told TheWrap on Monday that the actress died peacefully in her sleep.
Also Read: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2018 (Photos)
Born in Canada in 1948, Kidder appeared in a number of low-budget Canadian films and TV shows, and appeared in films including the 1973 thriller “Sisters,” the Robert Redford-drama “The Great Waldo Pepper” and the 1979 horror film “The Amityville Horror,” as well as “Superman” and its sequels.
Kidder’s career and personal life suffered setbacks in the 1990s, following a nervous breakdown. She disappeared for four days in 1996, and later told People,...
- 5/14/2018
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
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