Days after Jimmy Kimmel Live! unexpectedly canceled an episode, the show’s host revealed tragic news – Cleto Escobedo III, one of the musicians, passed away.

In a post on Instagram, Kimmel revealed the news that his longtime friend died at the age of 59.

“Early this morning, we lost a great friend, father, son, musician and man, my longtime bandleader Cleto Escobedo III,” the comedian shared. “To say that we are heartbroken is an understatement.”

Kimmel further shared, “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.”

Born in 1966, Cleto Escobedo III started his professio

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