Legendary singer, entertainer, author and businessman Jimmy Buffet passed away on September 1st.
His cause of death was from a four year battle with Merkel Cell skin cancer, he died peacefully at home. It was revealed today that one of his sisters, Laurie Buffet McGuane was batting pancreatic cancer at the same time, she is now cancer free.
Jimmy’s impact on the world goes far beyond music.
His was one of a handful of authors to have a best selling book in fiction and non-fiction and authored children’s books. He teamed with Herman Wouk to create a musical from the book Don’t Stop the Carnival, and also created Escape to Margaritaville the musical.
He appeared on TV and films, had his own record label, teamed with Anheusier-Busch to create his own beer Landshark Lager, he had casinos, a retirement community, restaurants and a cruise ship.
His Margaritaville empire included clothing, house goods and the iconic Margaritaville margarita machine… which the TV show South Park blames for the downfall of humanity.
In his spare time he created the Save the Manatee foundation and traveled the world for charity.
Who knew what an impact one word…. Margaritaville could have on the world.
So sail on Jimmy, the world was a much better place with you in it… you are dearly missed.