Jimmy Kimmel announces death of Cleto Escobedo III

Cleto Escobedo, III, the bandleader of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” for over 20 years, passed away on Tuesday, as announced by Kimmel. In heartfelt social media posts, Kimmel commemorated Escobedo as a cherished friend and musician, emphasizing their lifelong bond since childhood. Kimmel recalled humorous memories of their friendship and noted Escobedo’s talent as a “child prodigy” musician. The news follows Kimmel’s recent postponement of a show taping for personal reasons.

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