Legendary musician Jimmy Buffett, known for breakout hit “Margaritaville” and restaurant empire Margaritaville Café has died on Friday night, according to his official social media accounts and website.
“Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs. “He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many,” the statement read.
The statement did not disclose his cause of death, but the singer-songwriter was hospitalized in May, causing him to reschedule his concerts, according to a previous post to X, formerly known as Twitter.
Buffett was 76, leaving behind his wife Jane Slagsvol and three children.
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Jimmy Buffett, singer-songwriter and "Mayor of Margaritaville," dies at 76 https://t.co/OU4KZdlnjh pic.twitter.com/p6rmz88CsA
— The Hill (@thehill) September 2, 2023
i read somewhere Mr. Buffett had lymphoma, but I don’t know if that’s true.
Was never a fanatic parrot head, but I loved his music. Rest in peace, Mr. Buffett.
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