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The sudden death of Jimmy Kimmel\u2019s friend, Cleto Escobedo, has shocked the entertainment industry. Cleto Escobedo III was the leader of Kimmel\u2019s house band, Cleto and the Cletones. He passed away on Tuesday, November 11. Kimmel has since shared a heartfelt tribute post for his late friend on Instagram. He also delivered a speech offering his sincere condolences to Escobedo\u2019s family on last night\u2019s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!<\/p>\n
Jimmy Kimmel\u2019s fellow celebrity friends have reacted to the passing of his friend Cleto Escobedo. Kimmel wrote on Instagram, \u201cEarly this morning, we lost a great friend, father, son, musician, and man, my longtime bandleader Cleto Escobedo III. To say that we are heartbroken is an understatement.\u201d<\/p>\n
Continuing further, he shared, \u201cCleto and I have been inseparable since I was nine years old. The fact that we got to work together every day is a dream neither of us could ever have imagined would come true.\u201d<\/p>\n
Finally, he requested that his fans keep Cleto\u2019s bereaved family in their prayers. He wrote, \u201cCherish your friends and please keep Cleto\u2019s wife, children, and parents in your prayers.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tributes poured in from celebrities in the comments section, expressing grief over Escobedo\u2019s death. Jennifer Aniston liked the tribute post. Modern Family star Eric Stonestreet wrote, \u201cSo sorry to hear this, Jimmy. He was AWESOME. Love to his family.\u201d American stunt performer, actor, and screenwriter Johnny Knoxville commented, \u201cLove to you, Cleto, and his whole family.\u201d<\/p>\n
American comedian and actress Wanda Sykes commented, \u201cHeartbreaking. So very sorry.\u201d Moreover, Canadian comedian and television personality Howie Mandel commented with a simple but heartfelt, \u201cSo sorry.\u201d<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, American singer and actress Paula Abdul<\/a> paid homage to the late Cleto Escobedo by sharing an emotional Instagram post. She wrote, \u201cHis talent and energy were undeniable, and he went on to have an amazing career, reuniting with his best friend Jimmy Kimmel as the bandleader on Jimmy Kimmel Live!\u201d<\/p>\n Actor Adam Scott<\/a> also shared a heartfelt post about Escobedo\u2019s passing on his Instagram account, writing, \u201cRIP the great Cleto Escobedo III. Such a kind, talented guy who will be sorely missed.\u201d<\/p>\n Notably, Jimmy Kimmel<\/a> delivered a sincere and heartfelt speech<\/a> on his show last night, remembering Escobedo. He also announced that the Wednesday, November 12, and Thursday, November 13 episodes of the talk show are canceled to mourn his friend\u2019s death.<\/p>\n Originally reported by Anwaya Mane on Mandatory<\/a>.<\/p>\n The post Adam Scott, Eric Stonestreet & Others React to Cleto Escobedo\u2019s Death<\/a> appeared first on Reality Tea<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n