Overview

• Jimenez passed away Thursday evening at his son’s home after a prolonged health struggle.
• His family announced his death on social media and asked for privacy, noting his final words were “Ya estoy cansado” (I’m tired).
• Over a seven-decade career, he won six Grammy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement honor in 2015.
• A key figure in Tejano and conjunto music, he collaborated with artists such as Doug Sahm, Ry Cooder and Bob Dylan.
• His accolades also include a National Heritage Fellowship and the National Medal of Arts, reflecting his role in taking regional folk traditions to global audiences.