Jimmy Buffett with wife Jane Slagsvol (center) and children (from left) Delaney, Savannah and Cameron.Photo:Delaney Buffett/Instagram
Delaney Buffett/Instagram
Jimmy Buffettwas not only a music legend but a devoted dad.
The “Margaritaville” singer, whodied on Friday at age 76, shared three children withhis wife Jane Slagsvol: daughters Savannah and Delaney and son Cameron.
Although Buffett was very private about his family life, he did offer rare glimpses through his music lyrics. His hit 1996 “Jamaica Mistaica” opens with the lines, “Some folks say that I’ve got the perfect life/Three swell kids, lots of toys and a lovely wife.”
Here’s everything to know about Jimmy Buffett’s three kids, Savannah, Delaney and Cameron.
Savannah Buffett, 44
Jimmy Buffett and daughter Savannah Buffett.Albert L. Ortega/Getty
Albert L. Ortega/Getty
Buffett became a father for the first time when he and Slagsvol welcomed their oldest daughter, Savannah, in Aspen, Colorado, in June 1979. On herpersonal website, Savannah, a radio personality, wrote about a childhood full of travel with her parents, saying she “had a passport before she could walk.” She described enjoying a “get-up-and-go lifestyle,” living in Nashville, New York, Malibu, Aspen and St. Barths — as well as on countless tour buses as she joined her musician dad on the road.
Savannah attended Pitzer College in California but decided to leave school early and move to Hollywood to pursue her dream of working in the music business. She DJed, worked for A&R and even lived with members ofMaroon 5and Phantom Planet, acting as a “musical den mother” to them, according to her website.
“It was a terrific time, there were tons of cool, developing musicians, and we just created this very low-key, vibe-y scene in this house we were living in,” Savannah recalled. “We had a rehearsal space, and built a studio in the backyard. It encouraged people to feel free to explore, jam and share all types of music.”
Savannah later enrolled at the University of Miami to study film and English, but music kept calling. She began producing small shows for Radio Margaritaville, which at the time was only available via the internet. SiriusXM eventually picked up the station, and Savannah had an opportunity to launch her own show, theSavannah Daydreamin' Radio Hour, which still airs today.
Jimmy Buffett traveling with daughter Savannah Buffett.Jimmy Buffett/Instagram
Jimmy Buffett/Instagram
According to Savannah’s Instagram page, she and the “Come Monday” singer continued to enjoy many travels around the world together. She frequently shared photos of the pair’s adventures, including a moment in 2017 when Buffett pulled out his guitar and did an impromptu performance for local Fijians during atrip to Tavarua.
In 2016, the father-daughter duo revisited Savannah’s birthplace together. “Me and the old man…in the background the old wooden bridge that lead to our old house in old Snowmass!” she wrote onInstagramat the time, sharing a photo of her and Buffett from the sentimental trip. “Such an awesome time cruising down memory lane in my birthplace with my pops! #AspenAvocado.”
Sarah Delaney Buffett, 31
Jimmy Buffett with daughter Delaney Buffett and wife Jane.Walter McBride/WireImage
Walter McBride/WireImage
She has worked as a producer and director on films including 2016’sCity of Angels, 2017’sThe Springand 2018’sUp the Stairs. Last year, she revealed onInstagramthat she co-wrote a romantic-comedy movie calledManville, which Lea Thompson had signed on to direct.
“[The film is] about two friends who discover the town where they’re keeping all the great guys. It’s based on a true story (not really but we wish),” she wrote in her post.
Jane and Jimmy Buffett with daughter Delaney and a friend in 2002.Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock
Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock
Delaney spoke about how the series came about in an August 2020 interview. “The concept was to film dad and give intimate looks into songs and go down memory lane,“she toldNewsweekof the video series.
“I sit down one-on-one with him and get an unplugged version of these songs. Not only to jog his memory, but also mine to remember the stories he would tell,” she continued. “Some songs he knew off cuff, and others it took some time for him to remember.”
Delaney said the one-on-one format made it easier for her father to open up and share. “One of the great things about the father-daughter aspect of it is that it gives a look into our relationship,” she explained toNewsweek. “I can make a snarky remark, and that’s the beauty of our father-daughter relationship. I can ask a bad question and he’ll brush it off, and then we’ll laugh about it at dinner.”
Cameron Buffett
Jimmy Buffett with son Cameron in 2012.Charles Eshelman/FilmMagic
Charles Eshelman/FilmMagic
Buffett and Slagsvol’s son Cameron was born in 1994 and welcomed to their family through adoption. Cameron is not in the public eye like his sisters, butaccording to his Instagram page, he is married and shares his sibling Savannah’s zest for travel and exploration. He has posted quite a few photos from trips and adventures around the world, including skiing in Whistler, Canada, and swimming in St. Barths.
Cameron accompanied his father to several events growing up, including a handful of NBA games in the 2000s and a Tribeca Film Festival screening ofThe Avengersin 2012.
Jimmy Buffett with son Cameron in 1999.John Barrett/Photolink/Mediapunch/Shutterstock
John Barrett/Photolink/Mediapunch/Shutterstock
Like his late father, he appears to be a big music lover. He has shared several clips ofDJ and EDM showshe’s attended. Also like his dad, he is a big dog enthusiast,posting many pics of his “pomsky” puppy, and enjoys to spend timeat the beachandon boats.
source: people.com
