Jimmy Buffett Rest in Peace He was 76
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S inger and songwriter Jimmy Buffett who gained millions of fans world wide with his folksy tales of living and loving on tropical sandy beaches, frozen concoction in hand, died Friday. He was 76. “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs,” a statement on his website said. “He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many.” The statement didn't say where Buffett died or provide a cause of death. The singer had rescheduled concerts in May, and Buffett said on social media that he had been hospitalized. Buffett, who dubbed his brand of music “drunken Caribbean rock ‘n’ roll,” is arguably best known for “Margaritaville,” which was released in 1977 and launched him into national fame and into the history of American music. The song went on to inspire a brand, which included restaurants and resorts, a radio station, clothing and apparel, as well as food and drink