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DarthDem

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6. Oh, that's so sad

Reply to ificandream (Original post)

Tue Nov 11, 2025, 06:58 PM

Nov 11

That's a very lamentable loss of a nice person and a real musical talent. I imagine this will be hard for Jimmy to address. RIP, Cleto and may your memory be a blessing to all those who mourn.

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Jimmy Kimmel's Bandleader Cleto Escobedo III Dies at 59: We've Been 'Inseparable Since I Was Nine Years Old' [View all] ificandream Nov 11 OP

I imagine it will be tough for him to talk about it on camera. Having a lifelong friend from age 9 is rare. twodogsbarking Nov 11 #1

Oh, man! AZJonnie Nov 11 #2

Oh how sad 😢 59 is too young. 🙏🙏🙏 My deepest sympathy for his family and friends TommieMommy Nov 11 #3

How lovely SuzyandPuffpuff Nov 11 #4

Loved Cleto and the Cletones mdbl Nov 11 #5

Oh, that's so sad DarthDem Nov 11 #6

RIP MustLoveBeagles Nov 11 #7

How truly sad. hamsterjill Nov 11 #8

So sad. Condolences to Jimmy and to Cleto's family. wordstroken Nov 11 #9

... littlemissmartypants Nov 11 #10

Heartbreaking for Jimmy, I just read some_of_us_are_sane Nov 11 #11

Noooo! Not Cleto! FakeNoose Nov 11 #12

Jimmy Kimmel Remembers His Best Friend and Bandleader Cleto Escobedo III Brother Buzz Wednesday #13