American singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, best known for his 1977 hit “Margaritaville,” has died at age 76.
“Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs,” a statement released on his social page reads.
“He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many,” the statement continued.
Jimmy Buffett Wife
Who is Jimmy Buffett married to?
While Jimmy Buffett may have been known for his laid-back, tropical lifestyle, he was also a family man.
The multitalented entertainer was married to his wife, Jane Slagsvol, from 1977 until his death on Sept. 1, 2023.
Who is Jimmy Buffett’s wife Jane Slagsvol?
Jimmy Buffett and his second wife, Jane Slagsvol, were married in 1977.
The couple met in Key West, Florida, after Jane visited during spring break.
Jimmy had moved to Key West after divorcing his first wife, Margie Washichek.
According to TIME, Jimmy and Jane split briefly in the early 1980s.
“I’d been with Jimmy since I was a child, through the craziest times, and I didn’t have a clue who I was, so I left,” said Jane, per the outlet. The couple reconciled in 1991.
How many times was Jimmy Buffett married?
Jimmy Buffett was married twice in his life.
His first marriage was brief: he and Margie Washichek tied the knot in 1969, divorcing in 1972.
He went on to marry Jane Slagsvol in 1977.
Jimmy Buffett Children
Did Jimmy Buffett have children?
Jimmy Buffett and Jane shared three children together prior to his death on September 1, 2023.
The couple had two daughters: Savannah Jane, born in 1979, and Sarah Delaney, born in 1992.
Jimmy and Jane also adopted a son, Cameron Marley, who was born in 1994.
Who was Jimmy Buffett?
James William Buffett, popularly known as Jimmy Buffett, was an American musician and songwriter best known for his hit songs ‘Margaritaville’ and ‘Come Monday.
He started his musical career as a country artiste in the 1960s, and released his first album, ‘Down to Earth’ in 1970.
His unique music combines elements of the country, rock, and pop genres of music with coastal and tropical lyrical themes.
He formed the touring and recording band of singers and songwriters called Coral Reefer Band.
He has released over 30 albums, of which many have been certified gold or platinum. In 2003, he bagged his first Country Music Award for his song ‘It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere.
An accomplished writer as well, Buffett has written three best-sellers—‘Tales from Margaritaville’, ‘Where Is Joe Merchant?’ and ‘A Pirate Looks at Fifty.
With his daughter Savannah Jane Buffett, he also co-wrote two children’s books—‘The Jolly Mon’ and ‘Trouble Dolls’. The multi-talented Buffett is also an actor.
He has made several cameo appearances in films like ‘Repo Man’, ‘Hook’, ‘Cobb’, ‘Hoot’, ‘Congo’, and ‘From the Earth to the Moon.
He has produced a number of musicals including ‘Escape to Margaritaville.’ He collaborated with novelist Herman Wouk and produced a musical based on Wouk’s novel ‘Don’t Stop the Carnival.
He is also a successful businessman, with two restaurant chains named after his best-known songs.
Childhood & Early Life
James William Buffett was born on December 25, 1946, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, the USA, to Mary Lorraine and James Delaney Buffett, Jr. He grew up in Mobile, Alabama, and later moved to Fairhope, Alabama.
He was passionate about music from his childhood. He went to St. Ignatius School and played the trombone in the school band. Since his grandfather was a sailor, he was exposed to sailing as a little boy, and this had an impact on his music.
In 1964, he graduated from McGill Institute for Boys. He then went to Pearl River Community College and also attended Auburn University, where he played the guitar.
In 1969, he graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in history. At the university, he was involved in the Kappa Sigma, the largest college social fraternity in the world.
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