Jimmy Kimmel Returns After Bandleader Cleto Escobedo III’s Death
Jimmy Kimmel returned to the airwaves Monday, Nov. 17, after taking several days off following the death of his longtime…
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Jimmy Kimmel Back Following Cleto Escobedo III’s Death, Re-Names Band
After taking a few days off to mourn, Jimmy Kimmel was back on the air on Monday night (Nov. 17),…
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver Pays Tribute to Cleto Escobedo III
“Jimmy Kimmel Live” bandleader Cleto Escobedo III, who died last week at 59, was honored on Sunday night during the…
Jimmy Kimmel Starts Two Fundraisers in Band Leader Cleto Escobedo III’s Honor
Jimmy Kimmel Sets Up Fundraisers to Honor Cleto Published November 15, 2025 3:13 PM PST Jimmy Kimmel‘s honoring his late…
Jimmy Kimmel Launches Fundraisers in Tribute to Cleto Escobedo III
Escobedo, who led the Jimmy Kimmel Live! house band since the show premiered in 2003, died at age 59 Jimmy…
Cleto Escobedo III Cause of Death Revealed
The cause of death of Cleto Escobedo III, longtime bandleader of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, has been revealed. According to the musician’s death…
Jimmy Kimmel’s Band Leader Cleto Escobedo III Cause of Death Released
‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Band Leader Cleto Escobedo III Cause of Death Revealed Published November 14, 2025 4:06 PM PST Jimmy…
Cleto Escobedo III Remembered by ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Bandmate
Jimmy Kimmel Live! was hit by tragedy this week when bandleader Cleto Escobedo III died from an undisclosed illness. “To…
Jimmy Kimmel Honors Friend Cleto Escobedo After Band Leader’s Death
Jimmy Kimmel Tearfully Honors Bandleader Cleto Escobedo Published November 12, 2025 3:49 AM PST Jimmy Kimmel broke down in tears…
Jimmy Kimmel Pays Tribute to Friend and Bandleader Cleto Escobedo III
Jimmy Kimmel took time last night to remember Cleto Escobedo III, his childhood friend and the longtime bandleader of Jimmy…