Entertainment · TV & Streaming · 2 days ago
Jimmy Kimmel’s Costume Designer Rodney Muñoz Dies at 60
Rodney Muñoz, a costume designer for Jimmy Kimmel, has died at 60.
He worked with Kimmel for nearly 30 years, including on the ABC late-night show Jimmy Kimmel Live!, which began in 2003.
Muñoz also designed costumes for David Letterman’s Late Show and styled Kimmel for the 2018 Academy Awards.
Kimmel remembered him as a talented, hardworking friend with a generous heart.
Muñoz won a Primetime Emmy in 2010 for costume work on a variety or special program.
One account says he died on October 2, while others do not give a date; his cause of death has not been disclosed.
No further plans or details about his death have been announced.
Rodney Muñoz, the Emmy-winning costume designer for Jimmy Kimmel Live!, died at 60.
Muñoz died on October 2, according to his friend Joe Dietl.
Jimmy Kimmel paid tribute to Muñoz in an Instagram post, praising his talent, hard work and generous heart.
Muñoz began working on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in 2002 and won a Primetime Emmy for the show in 2010.
Dietl said Muñoz had faced health issues after contracting COVID-19 during the pandemic; the cause of death was not immediately available.
- Who
- Rodney Muñoz, an Emmy-winning costume designer for Jimmy Kimmel Live!, died. He was 60.
- What
- Muñoz died, and Jimmy Kimmel publicly paid tribute to him.
- When
- Muñoz died on October 2. Kimmel posted his tribute on a Friday.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The cause of death was not immediately available. His friend Joe Dietl said Muñoz had dealt with health issues after contracting COVID-19.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Muñoz contracted COVID-19, was put into a coma and ventilated, and later dealt with health issues, according to his friend Joe Dietl.
Muñoz began working on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
Muñoz won a Primetime Emmy for outstanding costumes for a variety/music program or a special.
Muñoz died, according to Dietl.
Kimmel posted an Instagram tribute to Muñoz.
- Age
- 60
- Date of death
- October 2
- Television show
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- Began working on the show
- 2002
- Emmy award
- 2010, for outstanding costumes for a variety/music program or a special
What people are saying
Rodney was one of the most talented people I’ve had the pleasure of knowing.
He was a funny, surly, hard-working man whose tough exterior hid a huge and generous heart.
We will miss Rodney as he joins his beloved parents in whatever comes next.
Sources
Jimmy Kimmel Mourns Talk Show’s Costume Designer Rodney Muñoz’s Death At 60: “A Huge And Generous Heart”
Rodney Munoz, Costume Designer on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' Dead at 60
Rodney Muñoz, Emmy-Winning ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Costume Designer, Dies at 60
Jimmy Kimmel Mourns Death of Rodney Muñoz, His Costume Designer of 30 Years: ‘A Huge and Generous Heart’
Related news
Breaking Bad actor and disability-rights advocate RJ Mitte dies at 34
Dan Levy criticizes Shane Gillis’ joke about women’s gym clothes on SNL
Former Big Brother contestant Amber Siyavus dies at 46
Delta Goodrem to miss Strictly’s Icons Week after rib injury
BBC says Strictly edits out slogans under its standard editorial policy
Max Caster faces backlash for Riyadh reference in TNA debut rap
Shane Gillis accidentally swears during live SNL sketch
Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte dies at 34
‘Blade Runner 2099’ trailer reveals a mystery in a world ruled by replicants
Cat's Eyes season 2 episode 2: “L'inconnu du train”
Chuck Lorre Says Charlie Sheen’s Final Scene Led to a Show Shutdown
