- Although the cause of death has not been revealed
- The two grew up across the street from each other in Las Vegas
- Escobedo as “a great friend, father, son, musician and man”
Cleto Escobedo III, the saxophonist and bandleader of Cleto and the Cletones on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, has died at the age of 59.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kimmel announced the death on Instagram, describing Escobedo as “a great friend, father, son, musician and man” and recalling that they had been close since childhood.
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The two grew up across the street from each other in Las Vegas and later worked together professionally when the late-night show started in 2003.
Escobedo, whose father also performed in the band, toured with major artists including Paula Abdul and Marc Anthony before joining Kimmel’s show. His contributions to the band made him a familiar face to audiences over nearly two decades.
Although the cause of death has not been revealed, the musician’s absence was noted when a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! was abruptly canceled.
Fans, colleagues, and celebrities have taken to social media to pay tribute, celebrating Escobedo’s talent and the lifelong bond he shared with Kimmel.
The host urged viewers to cherish their loved ones and keep Escobedo’s family in their thoughts during this difficult time.
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