Jimmy Buffett Passed Away ‘Peacefully Surrounded by Family, Friends, Music, and Dogs’ at 76

Musician and businessman Jimmy Buffett passed away Friday night surrounded by family and friends at the age of 76.

News of his passing was posted to his social media accounts:

“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.”

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— Jimmy Buffett (@jimmybuffett) September 2, 2023

Monica Crowley shared her memories of the musician along with condolences.

“I was fortunate to meet Jimmy Buffett a few times. He was the same person in private as he was on stage: buoyant, fun, brimming with a zest for life. He brought so much happiness to so many.

Condolences to his family, friends and all Parrotheads

Rest In Peace”

I was fortunate to meet Jimmy Buffett a few times. He was the same person in private as he was on stage: buoyant, fun, brimming with a zest for life. He brought so much happiness to so many.

Condolences to his family, friends and all Parrotheads ????

Rest In Peace pic.twitter.com/O26zlnlMrP

— Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) September 2, 2023

Kari Lake commented on Buffett’s passing:

“Thank you for bringing so much happiness to this world. Rest in Paradise, Jimmy Buffett”

Thank you for bringing so much happiness to this world.

Rest in Paradise, Jimmy Buffett https://t.co/alD9nKZ28W

— Kari Lake (@KariLake) September 2, 2023

Earlier this year, Buffett canceled shows he had planned after he was hospitalized multiple times. He told fans in May that he had to “address some issues that needed immediate attention,” but he did not disclose what he was dealing with. He added to his remarks that, “growing old is not for sissies, I promise you.”

He went on, “I also will promise you, that when I am well enough to perform, that is what I’ll be doing in the land of She-Crab soup. You all make my life more meaningful and fulfilled than I would have ever imagined as a toe-headed little boy sitting on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico. Thank you for your prayers and thoughts, your amazing years of loyalty, and just remember, ‘NOT YET!’ Love to all.”

Over his career, Buffett has released over 50 albums and performed many sold-out shows across the globe. Buffett had been working to release another album titled “Songs You Don’t Know by Heart.” at the time of his passing.

Buffett is survived by his wife Jane Slagsvol and their three children, Savannah, Sarah Delany, and Cameron.