J.J. Watt posts tribute to Jimmy Buffett: 'An absolute legend'

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.

The world lost a music icon late Friday night when Jimmy Buffett died at the age of 76.

Tributes to Buffett have stretched globally, and they made their way into the sports world.

Former NFL defensive lineman J.J. Watt posted a tribute to the musician on Instagram Saturday.

"More than a man. An entire lifestyle. An absolute legend. Rest in Peace Jimmy Buffett," Watt wrote.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

J.J. Watt called Jimmy Buffett "an absolute legend" in an Instagram post Saturday. (Getty Images)

Watt shared four photos of the two together, two from a Buffett show where the three-time Defensive Player of the Year was playing the bongo drums. Another showed Buffett holding a Houston Texans Watt jersey.

Buffett had been struggling with an undisclosed health issue since 2022.

The "Margaritaville" icon died peacefully Friday surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs, according to a statement posted to his website and social media accounts.

"He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many," the statement said. 

Buffett's cause and place of death were not disclosed. He leaves behind his wife Jane Slagsvol and his three children: Savannah, Sarah and Cameron.

Jimmy Buffett performs on NBC's "Today" show in New York Aug. 15, 2013. (REUTERS/Brendan McDermid)

CHIEFS' TRAVIS KELCE BEGS STAR TEAMMATE TO 'PLEASE COME BACK' FROM HOLDOUT

Watt retired at the end of the 2022 season after 12 NFL seasons, 10 with the Texans and two with the Arizona Cardinals. 

In his final season, at age 33, Watt's 12½ sacks ranked tied for eighth in the NFL, and his 18 tackles for