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Quincy Jones shared a sweet message to her daughter in the latest Instagram post
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Quincy Jones shared a sweet message to her daughter in the latest Instagram post

Quincy Jones’ latest Instagram post reflected his love for his seven children.

The legendary musician died on Sunday, November 3 at the age of 91 at his home in Los Angeles, his publicist, Arnold Robinson, confirmed to PEOPLE. The news was first reported by the Associated Press.

In the days before his death, Jones shared a loving message dedicated to his daughter Martina, who celebrated her 58th birthday on Friday, November 1.

The record producer – whose career spanned more than 70 years – shared a sweet photo of himself and Martina, smiling at the camera, alongside the caption ‘Happy birthday to my Tina Beena @martinafotos1!! πŸŽ‰. So proud to be your daddy! Big hug, I love you forever πŸ«ΆπŸΎπŸ’œ.”

Jones shares Martina with his ex-wife, Swedish model Ulla Andersson, along with their son Quincy III, 55.

The music industry icon is also father to Jolie, 69, whom he shares with his high school sweetheart and first wife, Jeri Caldwell; Rachel, 59, who he welcomed with dancer Carol Reynolds; Kidada, 50, and Rashida, 48, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Peggy Lipton; and Kenya, 31, who he welcomed with German actress and model Nastassja Kinski.

Jones was with his loved ones when he died, with his family telling PEOPLE in a statement: β€œTonight, it is with complete but broken hearts that we share the news of the passing of our father and brother Quincy Jones.”

β€œAnd while this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the amazing life he lived and know there will never be another like him,” she added.

Jones is also survived by grandchildren: Isaiah Jones Koenig, Quincy Renzo Delight Jones IV and Nea Jones.

From left: Martina Jones, Quincy Jones, Rashida Jones.

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As for fatherhood, Quincy drew inspiration from his father, Quincy Delight Jones, Sr.

In a Facebook post in honor of Father’s Day in 2018, the 28-time Grammy winner wrote, “Never underestimate your role in your child’s life…I learned that later in life, but I’m so glad I I finally figured it out because being a father is one of the greatest blessings!!”

“I am forever grateful to my father for working so hard to keep a roof over our heads in the 1930s during the Great Depression… I’m telling you, it’s up to you to create the kind of relationship that you want.” what you want to have with your child, and it’s never too late to start!” he wrote in the post.

Martina Jones and Quincy Jones in 1991.

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The native Chicagoan, born on March 14, 1933, first gained fame as a trumpeter in bands of jazz greats such as Lionel Hampton and Dizzy Gillespie.

As a producer and arranger, Jones is partially behind the success of several music icons, including Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Paul Simon, Aretha Franklin and more. Among his many accomplishments, he produced Jackson’s iconic 1982 hit “Beat It,” recruiting the late Eddie Van Halen to perform the song’s now legendary guitar solo.