Jimmy Buffett, 'Margaritaville' singer passes away at 76

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Reuters reported. However, it did not give a cause of death.

In recent months Buffett had canceled shows due to health issues. Buffett, a two-time Grammy nominee and recipient of numerous Country Music Awards, established his reputation by touring his folk-country tunes across the United States during the 1970s.

His pivotal success came with "Margaritaville," a melodious song infused with tropical rhythms that quickly became a staple for resort musicians and a beloved vacation anthem for the somewhat carefree baby boomer generation. The song's lyrics, which touch on "wastin' away" and having "nothing to show but this brand new tattoo," contributed to its enduring appeal.

Additional well-loved songs, each sharing a sun-soaked and cocktail-infused theme, encompassed hits such as "It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere," "Cheeseburger in Paradise," and "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes." US President Joe Biden issued a statement on Saturday on Buffett's passing, calling him a "poet of paradise." It said: "Jimmy reminded us how much the simple things in life matter – the people we love, the places we're from, the hopes we have on the horizon." Reuters further reported that throughout his six-decade career, Buffett launched more than twenty albums and graced countless stages with his performances. Simultaneously, the "Margaritaville" concept evolved into a comprehensive lifestyle brand, encompassing a wide array of offerings from hotels and dining establishments to pool floats and frozen shrimp dishes.

For his devoted ageing enthusiasts, affectionately referred to as "Parrotheads," an exciting development came in the form of the inaugural "Latitude Margaritaville" retirement community in Florida in 2018. Subsequent communities