Cleto Escobedo III, the longtime bandleader of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and a close friend of host Jimmy Kimmel, has passed away at the age of 59. Kimmel expressed his heartbreak on Instagram, recalling their lifelong friendship that began in childhood. Escobedo, a professional saxophonist who performed with various artists, led the house band on Kimmel’s show since its inception in 2003. He is survived by his wife Lori and their two children.
