Jimmy Buffett passed away on September 1 at the age of 76.
As a music artist, he was known for “Margaritaville,” which became a cultural phenomenon.
He also built a restaurant empire centered around beach life.
Jimmy Buffett died on September 1 at the age of 76. He “passed away peacefully,” according to a statement by his family released on social media, which further states he was “surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs” when he died.
Buffett was known as a businessman and – especially – as a musical artist. He and his band Coral Reefer Band famously recorded “Margaritaville” in ’77. His work helped to popularize beach bum soft rock, which turned a lackadaisical attitude into a restaurant empire.
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