Six-Time Grammy Winner Flaco Jimenez Dies at 86

Grammy-winning Tex Mex and Tejano music legend Flaco Jimenez died at age 86 on July 31, surrounded by his family. His son revealed that his final words were 'I'm tired,' following recent health struggles that included a hospital stay earlier in the year and previous surgeries for a broken hip and rib fractures. Over a career spanning seven decades, Flaco released more than 20 albums and won six Grammy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015. He was also honored with the National Medal of Arts by the U.S. government in 2022, an award recognized alongside recipients like Steven Spielberg and Spike Lee. Born Leonardo Jimenez in San Antonio, Texas, Flaco began performing at a young age and was known for mastering the accordion and bajo sexto. His contributions to music, both solo and with groups like Texas Tornados and Los Super Seven, left a lasting legacy in the genre.