Jimmy Buffett and Warren Buffett once took DNA test to see if they were related

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Jimmy Buffett and Warren Buffett once took DNA test to see if they were related
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So, are they?

‘He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many.’It has now emerged that Jimmy and Warren, 93, previously did a 23andMe DNA test, given that they shared both a name and a penchant for business and making money.

Jimmy was worth an estimated $550million as of 2016, according to Forbes, having become ‘a well-preserved businessman’ thanks to his hit songs, merchandise, chain restaurants, resorts, and gated communities.Alas, the two Buffetts were not related, but they continued to share a strong bond, remaining good friends and even referring to one another as ‘Uncle Warren’ and ‘Cousin Jimmy.’

The story was first reported by the New York Times in 2018 and, despite the results being negative, this didn’t stop Warren, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway and fifth-wealthiest person in the world, from wanting to be in his friend’s will.Warren even joked about Jimmy writing him into his will Most of Warren’s own wealth comes from his ownership in the investment firm Berkshire Hathaway, with the firm owning over 60 companies, including Geico Insurance, Duracell batteries, and Dairy Queen restaurants.

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