It is with great sadness that we must report that singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett has passed away at the of age of 76. Many know him for his songs, "Margaritaville" and “Cheeseburger in Paradise” He also collaborated with Alan Jackson on "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere"
The statement did not say where Buffett passed away or the exact cause. Illness forced him to reschedule concerts in May following a hospitalization in Boston. It was to address "some issues that needed immediate attention", he said.
Jimmy Buffet
“Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs”, according to 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.”
“Margaritaville,” released on Feb. 14, 1977, quickly took on a life of its own, becoming a state of mind for those ”wastin’ away,” an excuse for a life of low-key fun and escapism for those “growing older, but not up.”
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones and all who were blessed by his music over the years.