Legendary singer Jimmy Buffet died late Friday at the age of 76.
According to his family, Buffett for the last year struggled with an undisclosed medical issue.
In a statement, his family wrote “He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many.”
In June of 2023, Buffett had to cancel a string of shows due to being hospitalized for medical issues that required “immediate attention.”
Jimmy Buffett passes away at 76.
An American legend. His music is forever.
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Jimmy Buffett was a party.
It's 5 o'Clock right now. pic.twitter.com/HdpHhrUW1N
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Here’s what Fox News reported:
Legendary singer and songwriter Jimmy Buffett died on Friday at the age of 76 after struggling with an undisclosed health issue since 2022.
The “Margaritaville” icon died peacefully Friday surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs, according to a statement posted to his website and social media accounts.
“He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many,” the statement read. Buffett’s cause and place of death were not provided.
Buffett leaves behind his wife Jane Slagsvol and his three children: Savannah, Sarah and Cameron.
The musician began struggling with a health issue starting last year, when he was hospitalized and forced to cancel several shows, according to USA Today. In May and June 2023, he canceled additional concerts after disclosing that he returned to the hospital to address medical issues that required “immediate attention.”
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