WRE News: “Margaritaville” Singer Jimmy Buffet Dead at 76

Miami, FL – September 1, 2023 – Singer-songwriter and “Margaritaville” originator Jimmy Buffet has passed away at the age of 76. Known for popularizing beach bum soft rock through the escapist, Caribbean-inspired track “Margaritaville”, Buffet transformed his ode to leisure into a thriving empire of eateries, resorts, and chilled beverages. Jimmy passed away overnight “peacefully 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.