Article continues below advertisementJimmy Kimmel's close friend and band leader, Cleto Escobedo, has passed away.The talk show host took to Instagram on Tuesday, November 11, to announce the news with a sweet tribute.Kimmel published a photo of the musician smiling on the stage in front of a sign that read, "Cleto and the Cletones."Article continues below advertisementSource: MEGACleto Escobedo reportedly died from liver transplant complications."Early this morning, we lost a great friend, father, son, musician and man, my longtime bandleader Cleto Escobedo III.
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Critical Jimmy Kimmel's Best Friend and Musical Director Cleto Escobedo Dead at Age 59 After Late-Night Host's Episode Was Unexpectedly Canceled
November 11, 2025
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