Texas Tejano music icon and San Antonio resident Flaco Jimenez has died at age 86. His family confirmed his passing in a Facebook post on the musician's Facebook page late Thursday night.

Flaco Jimenez, the legendary accordionist from San Antonio who won multiple Grammys and helped expand the popularity of conjunto, Tejano and Tex-Mex music, died Thursday. He was 86. Jimenez’s death was announced Thursday evening by his family on social media.

Legendary Tejano musician Leonardo “Flaco” Jiménez passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, his family announced on social media.