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Tanuki

(16,199 posts)
8. Reportedly complications from a liver transplant.
Wed Nov 12, 2025, 09:14 AM
Nov 12
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 Nov 12 #1
Jimmy... 2naSalit Nov 12 #2
Reportedly complications from a liver transplant. Tanuki Nov 12 #8
Thanks... 2naSalit Nov 12 #13
Jimmy is a class act! K & R Emile Nov 12 #3
We watched this on TV last night. Silver Gaia Nov 12 #4
Heartfelt and sincere pfitz59 Nov 12 #5
Jimmy reminds what is important bucolic_frolic Nov 12 #6
KNR niyad Nov 12 #7
Jimmy did an amazing job. You could see how heartbroken Jimmy was. TommieMommy Nov 12 #9
Jimmy is a good guy, no wonder the right hates him. dem4decades Nov 12 #10
Beautiful. progressoid Nov 12 #11
Poor guy. His heart is broken. I feel for him. RIP, Cleto. ms liberty Nov 12 #12
Jimmy Kimmel has a heart and a soul. It's no wonder that Lard Ass can't stand him. 11 Bravo Nov 12 #14
He is a good guy Mblaze Nov 12 #15
Thanks so much for posting this Picaro Nov 12 #16
Beautiful tribute full of heart and humor Wild blueberry Nov 12 #17
Oh man, I just now watched it. That had to be Emile Nov 12 #18
How wonderful to have such a close friend Tree Lady Nov 12 #19
Just watched my DVR copy of Jimmy's heartfelt tribute to his friend..... a kennedy Nov 12 #20
wonderful tribute Skittles Nov 12 #21
Jimmy Kimmel's Tribute to his Cha Nov 12 #22
Today is Jimmy Kimmel's Birthday! November 13, Cha Nov 13 #23
Oh it is? I hope he finds some happy moments today IcyPeas Nov 13 #24
Thank you for the Vid... I looked up Cha Nov 13 #25
This was a great tribute to his friend and colleague LetMyPeopleVote Nov 13 #26
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