Jimmy Kimmel mourns the loss of his long-time friend and bandleader, Cleto Escobedo the Third, who passed away at fifty-nine. The cause and exact date of his death are not yet known. Kimmel and Escobedo, who grew up across the street from each other in Las Vegas, shared a decades-long friendship that began as children. Escobedo, a talented saxophonist, toured with artists like Phillip Bailey and Paula Abdul before joining Kimmels late-night show in 2003. He is survived by his wife, Lori, and their two children. Kimmel urges everyone to cherish their friends and remember Escobedos family in their thoughts.
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