Ferdinand Guy Jocelyn, known to generations of residents and visitors in Ibiza simply as Tanit, left behind one final wish that his family and friends are now trying to fulfil.

After his death at the age of 81 on Sunday, September 6, his loved ones have launched a fundraising campaign for the Pitiusan Association for People Affected by Cancer (APAAC), the organisation that supported him during his illness.

The campaign aims to transform the extraordinary wave of affection and memories shared following his death into practical support for other people living with cancer and their families.

A Final Wish Connected to Ibiza

Tanit's relationship with Ibiza lasted for decades, and according to his family, his final wish was closely linked to the island and to the organisation that had helped him during his illness.

APAAC accompanied and supported Tanit during the final stage of his life. That experience left a lasting impression on him, and he expressed a desire to raise funds for the association so that it could continue helping others.

His family and friends have now decided to make that wish a reality.

A fundraising campaign has been created with the proceeds destined for APAAC. The organisers describe every contribution as a small part of Tanit's legacy and hope that the campaign will allow the support he received to continue reaching other people facing cancer.

Ibiza Responds With an Outpouring of Affection

Since Tanit's death, tributes have been shared across Ibiza by people who knew him personally as well as by residents and visitors who simply recognised him as one of the island's most distinctive characters.

His family has thanked everyone who has shared photographs, messages, memories and personal stories during the days following his death.

For decades, Tanit was a familiar sight around the island, often travelling by bicycle and instantly recognisable because of his long dreadlocks, distinctive clothing and unmistakable personality.

His presence became part of the everyday visual landscape of Ibiza for several generations.

His family has summed up that relationship by saying that Tanit did not simply live in Ibiza, but in some way became part of it.

Who Was Tanit?

Born Ferdinand Guy Jocelyn in Martinique in 1945, Tanit became one of the best-known figures associated with Ibiza's hippie era.

From the 1970s onwards, he became involved in different aspects of island life, including working as a barman, dancer, public relations figure and party organiser.

His individual style and outgoing personality made him immediately recognisable.

He was frequently seen travelling around the island by bicycle and became particularly associated with the free-spirited culture that helped define Ibiza during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.

For people who knew Ibiza during those decades, Tanit's image became closely connected to a period when the island's international reputation was being shaped by a combination of music, artistic expression, freedom and alternative lifestyles.

The Importance of APAAC

APAAC, the Pitiusan Association for People Affected by Cancer, provides support to people affected by cancer in Ibiza and Formentera.

The organisation also supports families dealing with the consequences of the disease.

For Tanit, the association's role was personal rather than simply institutional. His family says the assistance he received during his illness inspired his desire to give something back.

The fundraising campaign therefore has a direct connection to his own experience.

The intention is not simply to commemorate him, but to help maintain an organisation that was there for him when he needed support.

His Final Public Recognition Came Just Two Days Earlier

The fundraising campaign comes only days after one of the final major moments of Tanit's life.

On Friday, September 4, just two days before his death, he received La Llave de Ibiza, a cultural recognition awarded by the Association of Friends of Art and Culture of Ibiza and Formentera.

The award was presented at Club Diario de Ibiza, where Tanit was honoured alongside designer Charo Ruiz and Martín Ferrer, the owner of Amnesia.

The event became an especially emotional occasion because Tanit was able to attend personally despite his deteriorating health.

The venue was filled with people who wanted to see him receive the recognition, and he was greeted with a long standing ovation.

For his family and friends, the fact that he was able to receive the award while still alive has become an important part of his final chapter.

Two Days Later, Ibiza Said Goodbye

Tanit died at his home in Ibiza on Sunday, September 6, surrounded by friends.

His death came just two days after receiving La Llave de Ibiza, making the award one of his final public appearances.

There was also a striking coincidence surrounding the date of his death.

September 6 is associated with the Goddess Tanit, the ancient figure whose name became the identity by which Ferdinand Guy Jocelyn was known for decades.

His family has acknowledged the coincidence, while recognising that it may simply be one of those unusual moments that take on special meaning after someone's death.

For those close to him, however, the symbolism has naturally become part of the story surrounding his final days.

A Legacy That Goes Beyond Nostalgia

Much of the reaction to Tanit's death has centred on nostalgia for an older Ibiza.

He represented a particular period in the island's history and remained visibly connected to that identity long after the era itself had changed.

But the fundraising campaign gives his legacy a more practical dimension.

Rather than simply remembering Tanit through photographs and stories, his family and friends are asking people to help an organisation supporting others who are experiencing cancer.

That means the affection expressed for him after his death can be transformed into something tangible.

The Campaign Is Now Underway

The fundraising initiative was launched in Tanit's memory with a target of supporting APAAC's ongoing work.

The organisers say that all money raised will go towards the association so that it can continue accompanying and assisting people affected by cancer and their families.

The campaign is also intended to fulfil a wish Tanit himself expressed during his illness.

In that sense, the fundraiser is not simply a memorial collection. It represents an attempt to carry out something he wanted to do while he was still alive.

A Different Kind of Farewell

Tanit's story has always been closely associated with freedom, individuality and the distinctive culture that made Ibiza internationally famous.

His final wish adds another element to that story.

After receiving support from APAAC during his illness, he wanted to help ensure that other people could receive the same kind of assistance.

His family and friends are now carrying that intention forward.

The result is a farewell that goes beyond flowers, photographs and memories. It is an invitation to turn the affection Tanit inspired over decades into continued help for people facing one of life's most difficult challenges.

Keeping Tanit's Wish Alive

Tanit died on September 6, just two days after receiving an honour recognising his contribution to Ibiza's cultural identity.

In the days since, residents and visitors have shared memories of the man whose bicycle, long dreadlocks and unmistakable personality became part of the island's landscape.

Now his family is asking people to remember him through an act of generosity.

His final wish was to raise money for APAAC, the organisation that supported him during his illness.

The fundraising campaign offers a way for that wish to continue after his death, helping APAAC support people affected by cancer and their families across Ibiza and Formentera.

For a man who became part of Ibiza's history through the way he lived, it is a fitting final gesture: giving something back to the island and to the people who need it most.