Final utterances of the deceased Rolling Stones icon are disclosed.
In a heartbreaking loss for the music industry, Leonardo "Flaco" Jiménez, the six-time Grammy-winning Tex-Mex and Tejano accordionist, passed away on July 31, 2025, at the age of 86. The exact cause of his death has not been officially determined, though he had been battling health issues in recent times.
Jiménez, a prolific collaborator and a symbol of Tejano music culture, spent his final moments surrounded by his family. His son, Arturo, revealed to The San Antonio Express News that his father's last words were, "I'm tired."
Throughout his illustrious career, Jiménez expanded the popularity of conjunto, Tejano, and Tex-Mex music. He worked with renowned artists such as Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones, and was a member of supergroups like the Texas Tornados and Los Super Seven. His contributions to the music world were recognised with six Grammy Awards.
Born into a musical family as the son of conjunto pioneer Santiago Jiménez, Flaco grew to become a legendary figure in the Americas. His influence in bringing traditional Tejano accordion music to broader audiences was immense.
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"Jiménez's contributions to the music world, which included collaborations with celebrities such as Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones, were recognized with six Grammy Awards."
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