Cleto Escobedo, a popular musician on Jimmy Kimmel Live, has passed away suddenly.
The reason for choosing the heart
The cause of death of Cleto Escobedo III, who was the band leader of Jimmy Kimmel Live for 20 years, has been revealed.
According to reports, the most likely cause of his death was ‘cardiogenic shock,’ meaning his heart suddenly stopped pumping blood.
This, along with liver disease (cirrhosis) and kidney issues, further complicated the situation.
Jimmy Kimmel’s heart is broken
Cleto’s death has completely devastated Jimmy Kimmel. The two had been friends for nine years.
In an emotional post, Jimmy said, “To say I’m heartbroken would be an understatement. It was like a dream that we could work together.”
The pain was so great that Jimmy canceled the next two shows.
Best Gig Ever
Cleto had a passion for music since childhood. He was a child prodigy and had even toured the world with legends like Earth, Wind & Fire.
But his proudest moment was working with Jimmy Kimmel Live. He said in an interview, “This is the best gig of my life.”
His musical journey came from his father. He said, “My father gave up his musician career for me and took a job in a hotel so he could spend time with me.”
Today, the entire music industry is remembering him.
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