Jimmy Buffett died from lymphoma on September 1, 2023, at the age of 76. The singer’s death was announced on his social media pages and on his website. In a statement released by the family, they said “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.”
James William Buffett was born in Pascagoula Mississippi on 25 Dec 1946. After attending Auburn and Pearl Community college, Jimmy graduated with a BA in History from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1969. Buffett began his musical career in Nashville in the late 60s. In the early 1970’s Buffet moved to Key West and started to develop his ‘beach bum’ persona.
In addition to his music, Buffett owned or was affiliated with several business ventures. The chain of Margaritaville restaurants being the best known, but included LandShark beer, a range of spirits and a couple of real estate ventures, namely a pair of Margaritaville themed retirement communities.
Buffett also appeared in several movies and TV shows. His uncredited appearance in Jurassic World has gone viral today. He plays a tourist during the Margaritaville Pterodactyl scene.
God Speed Jimmy.