The American singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, best known for his “Margaritaville” escapist tribute to the tropical life, has died at the age of 76.
“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,” a statement on his website said on Saturday.
Margaritaville, released in 1977, peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 list and spent 22 weeks on the chart, making it his most popular single.
Buffett made 27 studio albums — with four platinum and eight gold albums — in a career that spanned over five decades and included writing books and running a business empire that included Margaritaville restaurants and resorts.
He is survived by his wife Jane Slagsvol, their two daughters, Sarah and…
