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 The world of late-night television and music is mourning a profound loss. Cleto Escobedo III , the beloved bandleader of the house band Cleto and the Cletones on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and the cherished lifelong friend of host Jimmy Kimmel, has sadly passed away at the age of 59. The news was announced by Kimmel himself on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in a heartbreaking tribute shared across social media, stating, “To say that we are heartbroken is an understatement.” A Partnership Decades in the Making Cleto Escobedo III was more than just a bandleader; he was an integral part of the show’s identity since its debut in 2003. His signature saxophone melodies ushered the show in and out of every commercial break, providing the vibrant, jazzy soundtrack to late-night comedy. The bond between Escobedo and Kimmel stretched back much further than television—they were childhood friends, growing up across the street from each other in Las Vegas. Kimmel’s tribute emphasized the deep personal ...