Flaco Jimenez, Grammy-Winning Tex-Mex Icon, Passes Away at 86

The music world is mourning the loss of a true legend. Flaco Jimenez, the American accordion virtuoso and six-time Grammy Award winner, has passed away at the age of 86.

Jimenez died peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025, surrounded by his family, according to a heartfelt post shared by his loved ones on Facebook.

“It’s with great sadness we share the loss of our father, Flaco Jimenez. He was surrounded by loved ones and will be missed immensely,” the family wrote. They also thanked fans for their love and support, requesting privacy during this time.

Flaco Jimenez was more than a musician — he was a cultural trailblazer who brought Tex-Mex and conjunto music to international stages. Born into a musical family, he started performing at just 7 years old and never looked back.

Over the decades, Jimenez collaborated with music greats from The Rolling Stones to Dwight Yoakam, and played a major role in groups like Texas Tornados and Los Super Seven, both Grammy-winning bands that fused traditional Mexican sounds with American country, rock, and blues.

His influence helped shape generations of musicians and introduced millions around the world to the soul of Tejano and conjunto music.

As fans, fellow musicians, and communities across Texas and beyond remember Flaco Jimenez, his legacy will live on through his groundbreaking music and the cultural doors he opened.

May he rest in peace.