‘Margaritaville’ Jimmy Buffett, 76, Dead

ByAllie Johnson
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Tragic breaking news for fans of music — Jimmy Buffett confirmed dead at the age of 76. The singer and songwriter is best known for his 1977 hit “Margaritaville.” The Billboard Hot 100 chart was home to the song for 22 weeks.

Has any information about Jimmy Buffett’s cause of death been made public yet? Plus, take a closer look at his incredible career.

Legendary Singer & Songwriter Jimmy Buffett, 76, Dead

A statement was posted on Jimmy Buffet’s website early Saturday morning confirming the singer passed away.

“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.”

Sadly, the statement did not clarify exactly what Jimmy’s cause of death was. But, the statement did give fans of his music peace of mind. He was surrounded by his loved ones and his furbabies at the time of his death. And, he passed away peacefully.

Social media activity, however, did confirm the singer had to reschedule some of his performances because he was battling an illness. Likewise, he had also reportedly been hospitalized recently. The exact details of what was wrong with him were not released. But, given his age, his fans understood.

He Was A Talent With An Incredible Career

There is no denying Jimmy Buffett was an incredibly talented musician. He received nominations for several Grammy Awards during his career. And, he was the recipient of several Country Music Awards. It was in the 1970s, however, that he really rose to fame.

His breakthrough hit was “Margaritaville”. The song launched him from beach bum to a billionaire singing sensation. Today, the enchanting song is classified as being of the “island escapism” genre. Furthermore, it is a staple on the song lists at hit vacation spots. The incredible tune is a cultural phenomenon. Notably, it inspired a chain of Margaritaville-themed restaurants. In addition, it inspired merchandise. Beyond that, the song even cultivated a fanbase called “Parrotheads.” As a result, the song will continue to leave a mark on both music and pop culture long after his passing.

Now, “Margaritaville” wasn’t Jimmy Buffet’s only popular song. He released several other well-known hits including:

  • “It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere.”
  • “Banana Republics”
  • “Cheeseburger in Paradise”
  • “Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes”
  • “Son of a Son of a Sailor”
  • “Bama Breeze”

Tributes Have Poured In

Jimmy Buffett was a singing sensation with a massive fan base. Consequently, people from all over the world will deeply miss him. Unsurprisingly, tributes poured in on social media. Fans flooded various social media platforms with photos and tributes. Additionally, some quoted their favorite songs and shared things they loved about Jimmy.

In a tweet with a ton of reactions, one fan of the singer penned that they hoped Jimmy found cheeseburgers and margaritas in heaven.

One fan noted they were profoundly gutted. Gutted over the death of a man they never met.

Rest in peace, Jimmy Buffett. Your memory will live on forever through your music.

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