Jimmy Kimmel's Costume Designer Rodney Muñoz Dead at 60

'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Costume Designer Rodney Muñoz Dead at 60 Published October 9, 2026 1:08 PM PDT Rodney Muñoz -- a longtime Hollywood costume designer known for his work on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" -- is dead. Jimmy Kimmel announced Rodney's death Friday in a social media post ... calling him a "dear friend." The cause and manner of death are unclear. Jimmy says ... "Rodney was one of the most talented people I've had the pleasure of knowing. He was a funny, surly, hard-working man whose tough exterior hid a huge and generous heart." He adds ... "Rodney helped many of us through difficult times. He was a devoted son, brother, and Uncle; a great baker, and a caring friend. No man saw me in my underpants more. We will miss Rodney as he joins his beloved parents in whatever comes next." Rodney worked at ABC Studios as a costume designer for nearly 24 years ... before that, he designed costumes for David Letterman's late-night talk show on CBS. He styled Jimmy for The Oscars and worked as a wardrobe stylist on "Fear Factor." Rodney was 60. RIP Related articles David Letterman Jimmy Kimmel RIP TV Fashion TV Business TV Stars Late Night