- Hits include Margaritaville and It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere
- He built an empire of restaurants and retirement homes
Jimmy Buffett, the all-American musician turned mogul who spun his beach bum folk-rock hits into a prolific business empire, has died at 76.
“Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs,” according to a statement posted to Buffett’s website and social media pages on Saturday.
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Jimmy Buffett, Singer Who Spun Margaritas Into Gold, Dies at 76