Jimmy Buffet dies at 76

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Jimmy Buffet dies at 76

By Scott Simon

Published September 2, 2023 at 8:21 AM EDT

a man in a short sleeve button down shirt, a wrist sweat band and a hat and sunglasses smiles while playing guitar — Jimmy Buffett performs at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, on Sunday, May 8, 2022, in New Orleans.

Legendary singer-songwriter . He was best known for an island escapism brand of music and the song "Margaritaville."

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