Jimmy Buffett dead aged 76: Legendary ‘Escape to Margaritaville’ singer ‘passed away peacefully surrounded by family, friends, music and dogs’

Legendary singer Jimmy Buffett, best known for his song Margaritaville, passed away Friday night at the age of 76.

An announcement was made late Friday night on his official Twitter account that read, “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 to the very last breath and will be greatly missed by so many.”

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