Flaco Jiménez, the legendary Tejano accordionist whose career spanned seven decades, has died at the age of 86.

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.

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