Jimmie Van Zant Dies

Jimmy Van Zant, the cousin of the iconic Van Zants of Lynyrd Skynyrd and a guitarist in his own right, has died after years of battling liver cancer.

Photo: Station Avenue Productions
Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts, Lakeville, Pa.

Van Zant had been awaiting a liver transplant for a few years and there were several benefit concerts in his honor.  

He was in hospice care and reportedly died holding hands with his wife.

 

It is with a very heavy heart that we inform you that Jimmie Van Zant has passed away today holding his wife’s hand. His…

Posted by Jimmie Van Zant on Thursday, April 7, 2016