Overview

• He died on July 31 at age 86 after a prolonged illness at his San Antonio home where he was surrounded by loved ones.
• His family announced his passing on social media and shared his final words, “ya estoy cansado,” in a heartfelt message.
• Jiménez earned six Grammy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015, and was honored with a National Heritage Fellowship and the National Medal of Arts.
• His 1992 album “Partners” was added to the U.S. Library of Congress National Recording Registry for its cultural significance.
• Across a seven-decade career, he collaborated with artists from Ry Cooder to the Rolling Stones and led Texas Tornados and Los Super Seven in bringing Tex-Mex music to global audiences.