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Tanuki

(16,172 posts)
8. Reportedly complications from a liver transplant.
Wed Nov 12, 2025, 09:14 AM
17 hrs ago
https://azat.tv/en/cleto-escobedo-iii-death-cause-liver-transplant-complications/

..."While there has yet to be an official statement from Cleto’s family or the show’s team, multiple reports, including OnlyMyHealth, suggest that Escobedo’s death was linked to complications following a liver transplant. Sources close to the musician described his health as fragile in recent months, though specifics are still unclear. The absence of confirmation leaves room for speculation, but the prevailing theory among media outlets remains focused on post-transplant medical challenges.

Liver transplantation is often hailed as a life-saving procedure, but it is not without risk. Experts note that recovery is a delicate process, fraught with potential complications such as infection, organ rejection, or even liver failure. According to a study published in Liver Transplantation, nearly 38% of deceased-donor and 47% of living-donor recipients experience major complications within 90 days of the surgery. These can include bile-duct leaks, bleeding that requires further surgery, or blood-vessel issues. Whether Cleto experienced any of these is not publicly known, yet the statistics underscore how unpredictable and precarious post-transplant recovery can be.".... (more)

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Too sad malaise 19 hrs ago #1
Jimmy... 2naSalit 19 hrs ago #2
Reportedly complications from a liver transplant. Tanuki 17 hrs ago #8
Thanks... 2naSalit 17 hrs ago #13
Jimmy is a class act! K & R Emile 19 hrs ago #3
We watched this on TV last night. Silver Gaia 18 hrs ago #4
Heartfelt and sincere pfitz59 18 hrs ago #5
Jimmy reminds what is important bucolic_frolic 18 hrs ago #6
KNR niyad 18 hrs ago #7
Jimmy did an amazing job. You could see how heartbroken Jimmy was. TommieMommy 17 hrs ago #9
Jimmy is a good guy, no wonder the right hates him. dem4decades 17 hrs ago #10
Beautiful. progressoid 17 hrs ago #11
Poor guy. His heart is broken. I feel for him. RIP, Cleto. ms liberty 17 hrs ago #12
Jimmy Kimmel has a heart and a soul. It's no wonder that Lard Ass can't stand him. 11 Bravo 16 hrs ago #14
He is a good guy Mblaze 16 hrs ago #15
Thanks so much for posting this Picaro 15 hrs ago #16
Beautiful tribute full of heart and humor Wild blueberry 14 hrs ago #17
Oh man, I just now watched it. That had to be Emile 13 hrs ago #18
How wonderful to have such a close friend Tree Lady 10 hrs ago #19
Just watched my DVR copy of Jimmy's heartfelt tribute to his friend..... a kennedy 7 hrs ago #20
wonderful tribute Skittles 7 hrs ago #21
Jimmy Kimmel's Tribute to his Cha 3 hrs ago #22
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