Legendary singer Jimmy Buffett, who sang “Margaritaville” and later turned the brand into an empire of restaurants, resorts and frozen drinks has died. He was 76.
“Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs,” a statement posted to Buffett’s official website and social media pages said late Friday. “He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many.”
The cause of death is not immediately known.
— Jimmy Buffett (@jimmybuffett) September 2, 2023