Rodney Muñoz, an Emmy-winning costume designer for ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, dies at age 60. Jimmy Kimmel and others in the show’s community share tributes after Muñoz’s death was announced by a friend on Oct. 2.
Multiple outlets report that Muñoz designed costumes for the talk show beginning in 2002 and continued working on the program for decades. The Hollywood Reporter quotes Kimmel describing Muñoz as both “funny” and “surly,” with a reputation for hard work that masked what Kimmel calls a “huge and generous heart.” Deadline similarly highlights Kimmel’s tribute and notes Muñoz’s long tenure and Emmy recognition.
While the articles focus primarily on Kimmel’s personal remarks and Muñoz’s role on the production, they present a consistent account of his age at death, the Oct. 2 announcement, and his long-standing contribution as the show’s costume designer.
