Jimmy Kimmel’s bandleader, and childhood good friend, Cleto Escobedo III died on Tuesday morning, Kimmel introduced on social media.
Escobedo, who led the band Cleto and the Cletones on Kimmel’s show “Jimmy Kimmel Dwell!” was 59.
No explanation for dying was supplied.
“Early this morning, we misplaced an awesome good friend, father, son, musician and man, my longtime bandleader Cleto Escobedo III,” wrote Kimmel in an Instagram post on Tuesday. “To say that we’re heartbroken is an understatement. Cleto and I’ve been inseparable since I used to be 9 years previous.”
Kimmel continued, “The truth that we set to work collectively daily is a dream neither of us may ever have imagined would come true. Cherish your mates and please hold Cleto’s spouse, kids and fogeys in your prayers.”
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