Margaritaville Releases Statement On Jimmy Buffett’s Death
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Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Brand Pays Tribute Following His Death At Age 76
On Friday evening (September 1), Jimmy Buffett passed away while surrounded by his friends, family, and beloved dogs. He was 76 years old.
A statement on his official social media pages reads:
“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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Buffett is most well-known for his signature song, “Margaritaville.” He released the tune in 1977, and it was a smash hit.
But beyond being a hit song, “Margaritaville” launched an entire empire for Buffett. Its name is now featured on everything from apparel, to pie filling, to beach cruiser bicycles.
Also, there are dozens of “Margaritaville” restaurants and resorts, with locations in Pigeon Forge, Nashville, Orlando, Boston, and Palm Springs, to name a few.
Margaritaville Addresses Buffett’s Death – “We Mourn The Loss Of Jimmy, A True National Treasure“
The Margaritaville brand addressed Buffett’s death in a statement on Saturday (September 2). They shared a photo of Buffett smiling while on a boat in the water, and captioned it:
“On behalf of everyone (who works, visits, or lives) in Margaritaville, we mourn the loss of Jimmy, a true national treasure, and express our heartfelt condolences to his family and everyone around the world who loves him. Artist, performer, writer, navigator, friend, and entrepreneur – it is hard to imagine anyone who has ever brought so much fun to so many.“
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The post highlighted Jimmy’s love of performing, and how he lived a life that mimicked his songs:
“His original idea for Margaritaville was to expand the opportunity for as many people to experience the lifestyle immortalized in his iconic song as possible,” the statement continued. “We celebrate his life, believe his spirit lives on like a never-ending encore, and will see his radiant smile and that twinkle in his eye when we look towards the sun and will continue to share his way of life wherever, whenever we can.”
Margaritaville ended the post by saying, “Fins Up Forever.”
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Buffett’s family members, friends, and fans during this difficult time. He is so dearly missed…
Jimmy Buffett was devoted to philanthropy. He founded two charitable organizations, Singing for Change and Save the Manatee Club. He also had a company called Last Mango Boatworks that sells apparel and accessories. Items sold from Last Mango benefit Singing for Change and Freedom Fighter Outdoors. Learn more about Jimmy’s philanthropic efforts or donate to one of the above-mentioned organizations here.
