Updated: Jimmy Buffett, best known for his 1977 song “Margaritaville” and love of good times, died September 1 at the age of 76.
“Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs,” a statement said late Friday on the musician’s official website and social media feeds. “He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many,” it added.
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— Jimmy Buffett (@jimmybuffett) September 2, 2023
No cause of death was revealed.
The consistently touring singer-songwriter, whose other hits include “Come Monday” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” had been hospitalized earlier this year for an unspecified illness. In the process, the island escapism performer canceled or postponed a number of concerts — a rare eventfor Buffett.
Born on Christmas Day 1946 in Pascagoula, Mississippi, Buffet shot to fame in the late ’70s with his seventh album,...
“Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs,” a statement said late Friday on the musician’s official website and social media feeds. “He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many,” it added.
pic.twitter.com/hQ7BwPJFVz
— Jimmy Buffett (@jimmybuffett) September 2, 2023
No cause of death was revealed.
The consistently touring singer-songwriter, whose other hits include “Come Monday” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” had been hospitalized earlier this year for an unspecified illness. In the process, the island escapism performer canceled or postponed a number of concerts — a rare eventfor Buffett.
Born on Christmas Day 1946 in Pascagoula, Mississippi, Buffet shot to fame in the late ’70s with his seventh album,...
- 9/2/2023
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