15.11.2025 12:49
The cause of death of famous musician Cleto Escobedo III has been revealed. According to the death certificate, the artist passed away due to cardiogenic shock resulting from the heart stopping its pumping function. It was also noted that several serious health issues, such as liver cirrhosis, clotting disorders, sepsis, and pneumonia, contributed to his death. Jimmy Kimmel announced the loss of his close friend with the words, "Our hearts are broken."
The famous musician Cleto Escobedo III passed away due to cardiogenic shock, which occurs when the heart stops pumping blood. His death was influenced by several serious health issues. The cause of death for the famous musician Cleto Escobedo III has been officially announced. According to the death certificate obtained by TMZ, Escobedo's sudden death was recorded as cardiogenic shock. The document also stated that serious conditions such as alcohol-related liver cirrhosis, vasodilatory shock, and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) played a role in his death.
Additionally, the musician had other health problems, including sepsis, immune system suppression, chronic kidney failure, pneumonia, and "graft versus host disease."
LIFE-THREATENING HEART CONDITION
According to medical sources, cardiogenic shock is defined as a very serious condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to the body, often seen after a major heart attack. While it does not occur in every heart attack, it can lead to fatal outcomes.
JIMMY KIMMEL: OUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN
Escobedo's death was announced by the famous host Jimmy Kimmel on November 11, who had worked with him for many years. Remembering the 59-year-old musician on Instagram, Kimmel described him as "a wonderful friend, father, son, and musician."
'A MUSICAL GENIUS AT A YOUNG AGE'
In another statement about his close friend, Jimmy Kimmel said that Escobedo was a musical talent from a young age. He noted that the famous musician toured with names like Earth, Wind & Fire and Paula Abdul, and even had his own music contract years ago.