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Watch what Jimmy Buffett said about Key West in one of his final video interviews

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Remembering Jimmy Buffett

Florida’s hometown singer and songwriter died Sept. 1, 2023 at age 76. A look back at his successes and challenges.

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Jimmy Buffett’s career got its first boost in Key West, singing at the dive-bar Chart Room at the end of Duval Street.

But even though he made it big, he never really left Key West. He made surprise appearances at his restaurant. He got in some needed R&R.

And Key West never really left him, either.

Above is Buffet’s final video interview with the Miami Herald. He died Sept. 1 at age 76. Below are other videos of Buffett through the years.

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This story was originally published September 2, 2023 at 11:53 AM.

Jeff Kleinman
Miami Herald
Consumer Team Editor Jeff Kleinman oversees coverage for health, shopping, real estate, tourism and recalls/scams/fraud.
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Remembering Jimmy Buffett

Florida’s hometown singer and songwriter died Sept. 1, 2023 at age 76. A look back at his successes and challenges.