URGENT: Leader of Jimmy Kimmel's House Band, Cleto Escobedo III, Passes Away at 59

Breaking News: Leader of Jimmy Kimmel's House Band, Cleto Escobedo III, Passes Away at 59 Cleto Escobedo III, the leader of Jimmy Kimmel's house band, has died at the age of 59. According to reports, Escobedo passed away early this morning at UCLA Medical Center. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Jimmy Kimmel paid a heartfelt tribute to Escobedo during his late-night show Tuesday night, describing him as "someone very special, who was much too young to go." Kimmel thanked doctors and nurses at UCLA Medical Center for their care of Escobedo. Cleto Escobedo was a renowned saxophone player who grew up in Las Vegas. He and Jimmy Kimmel, who was a childhood friend, shared a love for comedy and music. Escobedo's background and talent will be remembered as a significant part of Kimmel's late-night show. The current status of the situation is that Escobedo's death is being mourned by fans and colleagues alike. Jimmy Kimmel's tribute to Escobedo has sparked an outpouring of condolences on social media. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.