AFP / Suzanne Cordeiro
American singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, finest identified for his “Margaritaville” escapist tribute to the tropical life, has died on the age of 76, in line with his web site on Saturday.
“Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1, 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 press release on the web site stated.
Margaritaville, launched in 1977, peaked at quantity 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 checklist and spent 22 weeks on the chart, making it his hottest single.
Buffett made 27 studio albums – with 4 platinum and eight gold albums – in a profession that spanned over 5 many years and included writing and working a enterprise empire.
He is survived by his spouse, Jane Slagsvol, their two daughters, Sarah and Savannah, and their son, Cameron.
