Rodney Muñoz, the longtime costume designer for “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, has passed away at the age of 60. Jimmy Kimmel announced the news through an emotional Instagram post on October 9, remembering Muñoz as a talented individual who worked alongside him for nearly 30 years. Kimmel praised Muñoz’s humor, hard work, and generosity, sharing personal anecdotes and expressing how much he will be missed.
Muñoz’s impressive career included work on “The Late Show with David Letterman” and “Fear Factor.” He also won a Creative Arts Emmy award in 2010 for his costume designs on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” His death follows the loss of another beloved member of the show’s crew, bandleader Cleto Escobedo III, who passed away last November. Kimmel reflected on the deep friendships formed under his show’s roof, urging fans to cherish their relationships. The cause of Muñoz’s death has not been disclosed.
