Legendary Margaritaville icon Jimmy Buffet has died aged 76, following a career spanning more than 50 years. A statement on the singer's official website said he died "peacefully ...
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." Jimmy had suffered from an undisclosed health issue since 2022 after he ended up in hospital and was forced to cancel performances.
More cancellations followed in 2023 when he revealed he was back in the hospital to address further issues. This is a breaking news story and is being updated in real time.