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IcyPeas

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24. Oh it is? I hope he finds some happy moments today

Thu Nov 13, 2025, 08:42 AM

Nov 2025

The comments under the video are all so beautiful too. Everyone felt his love for Cleto. Jimmy really connects with his fans. So many were crying along with him.

The first time I remember him crying was when his son was born and they immediately had to do surgery on his heart. He told that story in a heart-wrenching monolog. He was so emotional. His son is fine now but imagine the shock and fear when your tiny newborn has to have surgery.

Happy Birthday Jimmy. 💙💔🎷

Here's that monolog:

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Oh it is? I hope he finds some happy moments today IcyPeas Nov 2025 #24

Thank you for the Vid... I looked up Cha Nov 2025 #25

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