Sheila E. described Cleto as “the nicest guy” and recalled that she produced his song in 1995.

Singer-songwriter and musician Sheila E. opened up about Jimmy Kimmel Live! band leader Cleto Escobedo , who died of liver transplant complications on November 11. Speaking to People magazine, Sheila mourned the sudden demise of Cleto, whom she called a "really good friend."

Sheila E. told People that she heard about Cleto Escobedo’s at 1 AM during dinner. “I was getting text messages, and I was just praying that maybe he could hold on until I got home on Thursday,” Sheila E. said.

“I lost a really good friend last night,” she emphasized. Sheila E. and Cleto Escobedo became friends in the ‘90s. During her interaction with the outlet, the Hold Me hitmaker failed to fight back tears. “I’ve

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