Cleto Escobedo III, the longtime bandleader of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, has died. The news was shared Tuesday morning by host Jimmy Kimmel, who paid tribute to his friend and colleague on social media, calling him a “great friend, father, son, musician, and man.” Kimmel asked fans to keep Escobedo’s family in their thoughts during this difficult time.

“Early this morning, we lost a great friend, father, son, musician and man, my longtime bandleader Cleto Escobedo III. Continues…