President Joe Biden's Statement on Jimmy Buffett's Death
Legendary singer and writer of the United States (US), Jimmy Buffett, passed away on Sunday (3/9/2023). The 'Margaritaville' hitmaker has died at the age of 76.
"Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1 surrounded by family, friends, music, and his dog. He lived his life like a song until his last breath and will be sorely missed by many," read a statement on its website.
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| Jimmy Buffett (Photo: Matt Sayles/Invision, AP) |
However, the funeral did not mention the cause of death. In recent months, Buffett canceled shows due to health concerns.
US President Joe Biden expressed his condolences on Buffett's passing
Buffett, who was nominated for two Grammy awards and winner of multiple Country Music Awards, built his name by performing folk-country songs around the United States in the 1970s.
His hit "Margaritaville" immediately rose to fame. Other popular songs include "It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere," "Cheeseburger in Paradise," and "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes."
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US President Joe Biden expressed his condolences on Buffett's passing. He referred to the singer as the 'poet of heaven'.
"Jimmy reminds us how important the simple things in life are, the people we love, where we come from, the hope we have in the future," Biden said.
Buffett released more than two dozen albums and played countless concerts over six decades. Meanwhile, the 'Margaritaville' concept exploded into a lifestyle brand that eventually included everything from hotels and restaurants to floats in the pool and frozen prawn dishes.
The idea for the brand 'Margaritaville' began in the mid-1980s, when Buffett saw people walking around Key West wearing T-shirts with his name on them. He responded by opening a T-shirt shop and later adding a café.
"If you're an artist, if you want to have control over your life, then you have to be an entrepreneur, like it or not," he told Forbes in 1994.