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The beautiful pessimism at the heart of Jimmy Buffett's music

With the death of Jimmy Buffett, the feathers of his loyal network of fans – affectionately known as Parrot Heads – collectively drooped.

The Conversation

Childhood memories from Margaritaville

Jimmy Buffett is the perfect artist to grow up and grow older with

Salon

Capitol Lens | Jimmy Buffett and his flip-flops - Roll Call

Jimmy Buffett, who died on Sept. 1, performed for Democratic candidates in Florida back in 2018, tossing his flip-flops to the crowd.

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Photos: There was one place Jimmy Buffett loved almost as much as the beach — the golf course

While he was best known for spending time on the beach, Buffett also had been bitten by the golf bug in a big way.

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Jimmy Buffett obituary

American singer and songwriter best known for his 1977 hit Margaritaville who went on to become a successful businessman

The Guardian - UK

Andy Reid remembers the late great Jimmy Buffett as a ‘renaissance man’

Reid called late singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett a "renaissance man" in his comments to the media at a #Chiefs press conference on Sunday.

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Jimmy Buffett, ‘Margaritaville’ singer, cause of death revealed

Musician, loved for his beach bum soft rock, died in a hospice

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Jimmy Buffett died of a rare skin cancer

Merkel cell carcinoma has a high risk of recurring and metastasizing, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. About 3,000 new cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year.

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Jimmy Buffett died after a four-year fight with a rare form of skin cancer, his website says

A statement on Jimmy Buffett's website has disclosed the cause of the singer-songwriter's death: a rare, aggressive skin cancer

The Independent UK

Jimmy Buffett’s cause of death revealed

Buffett, 76, died at home Friday in Sag Harbor on Long Island, New York, from a rare form of skin cancer, according to an obituary posted to his official website.

Chicago Sun-Times

Americans have long wanted the perfect endless summer. Jimmy Buffett offered them one

It seemed wistfully appropriate that news of Jimmy Buffett’s death emerged at the beginning of the Labor Day weekend, the point of every American summer’s symbolic end

The Independent UK

Jimmy Buffett, ‘Margaritaville’ singer, cause of death revealed

Musician, loved for his beach bum soft rock, died in a hospice

The Independent UK

For at least a day, all the world is ‘Margaritaville’ in homage to Jimmy Buffett

From Key West, Florida, and beyond, the world became an extension of Jimmy Buffett's musical kingdom of “Margaritaville.”

The Independent UK

For at least a day, all the world is 'Margaritaville' in homage to Jimmy Buffett

From Key West, Florida, and beyond, the world became an extension of Jimmy Buffett's musical kingdom of “Margaritaville.”

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Paul McCartney: Jimmy Buffett’s exotic, lush stories were hard to keep up with

Buffett died at the age of 76 on Friday.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘I found my place’: Chicago embraced Jimmy Buffett long before ‘Margaritaville’

As a regular at the Belmont Avenue folk club Quiet Knight, Buffett became a friend and collaborator with Chicago favorite Steve Goodman.

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Saints issue statement on the death of longtime fan Jimmy Buffett

The Saints issued a statement on the death of longtime celebrity fan Jimmy Buffett, expressing condolences to his family, friends, and fans:

Evening Standard

Jimmy Buffet dead: US singer-songwriter passes away aged 76

Sir Elton John has spoken of his sadness at the death of Jimmy Buffett as he hailed the US singer-songwriter as a “unique and treasured entertainer”.

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The Independent UK

Jimmy Buffett, ‘Margaritaville’ singer, dies aged 76

Good-time musician died ‘surrounded by family, friends, music and dogs’

The Independent UK

Jimmy Buffet’s death: Joe Biden, Bill Clinton and Elton John lead tributes to ‘Margaritaville’ singer

Singer died on Friday night ‘surrounded by his family, friends, music, and dogs’

Salon

Jimmy Buffett dead at 76

Buffett made a name for himself as someone who encouraged grabbing on to opportunities for leisure whenever you can

The Independent UK

Jimmy Buffett’s laid-back party vibe created adoring ‘Parrotheads’ and success beyond music

Jimmy Buffett celebrated slackers before the word existed, even though he was hardly one himself

Chicago Sun-Times

Jimmy Buffett, ‘Margaritaville’ singer, dies at 76

Buffett passed away at his home in Sag Harbor, Long Island, after battling Merkel Cell Skin Cancer for four years.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Remembering Jimmy Buffett the sports fan, who once got ejected from a Heat game

Buffett was a HUGE sports fan, especially of the Saints and Heat.

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The 10 best Jimmy Buffett songs from the late star’s incredible career, including Margaritaville

The Margaritaville singer died at 76.

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