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Jimmy Kimmel Mourns Death of Rodney Muñoz, His Costume Designer of 30 Years: ‘A Huge and Generous Heart’

"He was a devoted son, brother and uncle; a great baker, and a caring friend. No man saw me in my underpants more," the late night host writes The post Jimmy Kimmel Mourns Death of Rodney Muñoz, His Costume Designer of 30 Years: ‘A Huge and Generous Heart’ appeared first on TheWrap .

Jimmy Kimmel is grieving the loss of his costume designer, Rodney Muñoz, who had worked alongside him for 30 years. In a recent Instagram post, the late-night host shared several photographs capturing their years together, along with several Emmy awards. Kimmel described Muñoz as a "funny, surly, hard-working man whose tough exterior hid a huge and generous heart."

He went on to say, "Our dear friend and Costume Designer for almost 30 years, Rodney Muñoz, has sadly passed away." Muñoz was described as a devoted son, brother, and uncle, as well as a talented baker and caring friend. Kimmel lamented, "We will miss Rodney as he joins his beloved parents in whatever comes next." Among the photographs shared were Kimmel dressed as Snow White and another where he was in a Mr. Potato Head costume, along with others showcasing Muñoz working diligently to ensure costumes fit perfectly.

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