Jimmy Kimmel Live! band leader Cleto Escobedo III’s cause of death revealed
The musician work on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ for almost 23 years
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How Did Cleto Escobedo Die? 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Takes a Break After Band Leader's Death
Heart-breaking news as Cleto Escobedo III, Jimmy Kimmel Live!'s bandleader, passed away. The show announced that it'll be taking a break.
International Business Times UK ·
Cause of Death Revealed for Latino Star Cleto Escobedo III, Close Friend of Jimmy Kimmel and Luis Miguel, Marc Anthony and Paula Abdul Collaborator
Late-night television lost a pillar of its musical backbone on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, when Cleto Escobedo III, longtime bandleader of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and childhood friend of its host Jimmy Kimmel, passed away at the age of 59. His death was announced by Kimmel in an emotional Instagram post…
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