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Beloved Costume Designer Rodney Muñoz Dies
9 Oct
Summary
- Rodney Muñoz, known for his work on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', has died.
- Kimmel remembered Muñoz as a talented, generous friend and devoted family man.
- Muñoz spent nearly 24 years designing costumes at ABC Studios.
Rodney Muñoz, a distinguished costume designer with extensive credits in late-night television and entertainment, has died. His passing was recently announced by television host Jimmy Kimmel, who described Muñoz as a "dear friend" and "one of the most talented people" he had the pleasure of knowing.
Muñoz was a fixture at ABC Studios for nearly 24 years, where he served as a costume designer. His career also included a significant tenure designing costumes for David Letterman's late-night talk show on CBS. Additionally, he styled Jimmy Kimmel for The Oscars and worked as a wardrobe stylist on the popular series 'Fear Factor.'
Kimmel shared a heartfelt tribute, characterizing Muñoz as a "funny, surly, hard-working man" whose outward toughness concealed a "huge and generous heart." He highlighted Muñoz's role in supporting friends through difficult times, his devotion as a son, brother, and uncle, his talent as a baker, and his caring nature.
