Legendary American singer Jimmy Buffett dies aged 76

Steph Deschamps / 6 September 2023

American country singer Jimmy Buffett died on Friday. He was 76 years old.

Buffett had only one real success, "Margaritaville" in 1977, but he had an eye for business affairs. He built an empire that included real estate and hotel businesses, and made the Forbes billionaire list.

According to the American newspaper New York Post, Buffett had had to cancel concerts in recent months following a number of hospital admissions.

Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1, surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs," reads a statement posted on the singer's website and social networks.