This from Jimmy Kimmel......his band leader has passed away.....they've been friends since Jimmy was nine years

[a kennedy]

old.

“Early this morning, we lost a great friend, father, son, musician and man, my longtime bandleader Cleto Escobedo III. To say that we are heartbroken is an understatement. Cleto and I have been inseparable since I was nine years old. The fact that we got to work together every day is a dream neither of us could ever have imagined would come true. Cherish your friends and please keep Cleto’s wife, children and parents in your prayers.”

[hlthe2b]

1. Sad... Had he been off the show for a while, anyone know?

RIP, sir.

[Grim Chieftain]

2. So sad

Sorry for his family and his good friend, Jimmy.

[LudwigPastorius]

3. I never realized that they grew up together.

RIP Cleto

[Cha]

4. That is really so heartbreaking💔 for

Jimmy Kimmel, and Cleto Escobedo III's Family, Friends, and everyone who knew him.

He was so young.. Born in 1966 August 23. 💕

[LessAspin]

5. Remembering Cleto

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