Jimmy Buffett left $1B fortune behind for his family.
Jimmy Buffett confirmed dead after repeated hospitalized.
“RIP Legend! Finding his one particular harbor in the sky,” a third said.
While one more reflected further: “May God bless you Jimmy Buffett. This news is absolutely heartbreaking. It doesn’t seem real and I wish it wasn’t. There will only be one Jimmy Buffett.
“What he created will never be matched. Like Buffett said, ‘If there’s a heaven for me, I’m sure it has a beach attached.’ He is in Heaven now strumming his six string and singing his timeless songs. You will be missed immensely Jimmy. Fins up and God bless.”
Buffett was previously married to a woman called Margie Washichek from 1969 to 1972.
Following news of his passing, tributes to the CMA winner began pouring in online.
“Thank you Jimmy! I see the world differently and better because of you! RIP,” one fan commented on the family’s Instagram tribute.
“Absolutely devastated. So grateful we saw you live so many times. Love you Jimmy,” another cried.
News of the music icon’s death was announced by his family on social media in an emotional statement.
“Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st 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,” the Margaritaville singer’s family wrote in a statement.
He leaves behind his wife, Jane Slagsvol, whom he’s been married to since 1977, and three children: Savannah, Sarah, and Cameron.
Buffett is survived by wife Jane Slagsvol and their three children, Savannah Buffett, Delaney Buffett and Cameron Marley Buffett. No memorial or funeral announcement have been made public as of press time.
