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Jimmy Buffett

James William Buffett (December 25, 1946 – September 1, 2023) was an American musician and singer-songwriter.[10] He was best known for his tropical rock music,[2] which often portrayed a lifestyle described as "island escapism"[11] and promoted enjoying life and following passions.[12] Buffett recorded hit songs known as "The Big 8":[13] "Margaritaville" (1977), which is ranked 234th on the Recording Industry Association of America's list of "Songs of the Century"; "Come Monday" (1974); "Fins" (1979); "Volcano" (1979); "A Pirate Looks at Forty" (1974); "Cheeseburger in Paradise" (1978); "Why Don't We Get Drunk" (1973); and "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes" (1977). His other popular songs include "Son of a Son of a Sailor" (1978), "One Particular Harbour" (1983), and "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" with Alan Jackson (2003).[14] He formed the Coral Reefer Band in 1975.[15] 

His other popular songs include "Son of a Son of a Sailor" (1978), "One Particular Harbour" (1983), and "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" with Alan Jackson (2003).[14] He formed the Coral Reefer Band in 1975.[15] Of the over 30 albums released by Buffett, eight are certified gold and nine are certified platinum or multiplatinum.[16] In total, Buffett sold over 20 million albums.[3]

​Buffett also parlayed the "island escapism" lifestyle of his music into several business ventures, including Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville restaurant chain, the now-defunct Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurant chain, and ventures in hotels, casinos, liquor, and retirement communities. Buffett was one of the world's richest musicians, with a net worth of $1 billion.[17] He was also a bestselling author. His devoted fan base, composed mostly of baby boomers, are known as "Parrotheads".[18]

Illness and death

In May 2023, Buffett was hospitalized to "address some issues that needed immediate attention" and rescheduled tour dates.[169] In late August, he entered hospice care[170] and had a final meeting with family and friends.[171]

​Buffett died on September 1, 2023, at age 76, at his home in Sag Harbor, New York, due to complications from Merkel-cell carcinoma, a rare and aggressive skin cancer, with which he had been diagnosed four years earlier.[3][34] ​

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