Cleto Escobedo III
Jimmy Kimmel’s Heartfelt Monologue Honors Bandleader Cleto Escobedo III
Jimmy Kimmel delivered a moving tribute to his lifelong friend and bandleader, Cleto Escobedo III, during Tuesday’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ monologue, sharing memories and reflecting on the impact of their decades-long friendship.
Jimmy Kimmel’s Emotional Farewell: Honoring Cleto Escobedo III’s Legacy On and Off the Stage
Jimmy Kimmel pays heartfelt tribute to his childhood friend and longtime bandleader Cleto Escobedo III, reflecting on decades of friendship, music, and the quiet bonds that shaped ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
Cleto Escobedo III’s Death: Complications from Liver Transplant Cited
Cleto Escobedo III, beloved bandleader of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, died at 61. Early reports cite complications from a liver transplant, though the exact medical details remain unconfirmed.



