
Jimmy Kimmel's Bandleader Cleto Escobedo III Dies at 59
Cleto Escobedo III, the longtime bandleader of the Jimmy Kimmel Live! house band and a childhood friend of host Jimmy Kimmel, has died at age 59. Known for his saxophone talent and close friendship with Kimmel, Escobedo's death marks a significant loss in the entertainment community. He had a distinguished career performing with major artists and was a beloved figure both professionally and personally.

