Quincy Jones is remembered as a “titan of the music world,” a “role model,” and a man whose legacy “will live on forever and ever.”

The legendary musician — whose storied career included collaborations with fellow titans such as Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson, a slew of landmark solo compositions and decades of musical fame — died on Sunday, Nov. 3, at his home in Los Angeles, Jones’ publicist Arnold Robinson, confirmed to PEOPLE.

“Tonight, it is with full but broken hearts that we share the news of the passing of our father and brother Quincy Jones,” the family said in a statement. “And 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.”

“He is truly one of a kind and we will miss him dearly; we find comfort and immense pride in knowing that the love and joy that were the essence of his being was shared with the world through all he created, their statement continued. “Through his music and his boundless love, Quincy Jones’ heart will beat forever.”

Since news of Jones’ death broke, employees, friends and admirers alike have shared tributes to the beloved music star on social media.

Among them, Harry Connick Jr. remembered. himself on Instagram as his “hero” and “one of the greatest minds the music world has ever known.”

“He was so kind to me, so wonderful, such an influence. His legacy and his music will live on forever. Thank you for everything, Q,” Connick Jr. wrote. on Monday, November 4. “You were the guy. I love you and will always miss you.

Whoopi Goldberg, whose breakthrough role in The color purple was paired with a score from the music icon, writing on her Instagram Story that Jones was a “dear friend” of hers who shared a bond with her in the years since the 1985 film.

“I was fortunate to have him in my life all these years,” Goldberg wrote. “My heart breaks for his friends and his extended family who loved and adored him…my condolences.”

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Several of Jones’ admirers also explained how their lives were connected in some way. Jamie Lee Curtis wrote on Instagram that the legendary musician once bought her childhood home when her family moved.

“The idea that his children were running and playing in the same beautiful, rustic setting with eucalyptus trees makes me so happy,” Curtis wrote. His musical legacy will and will be written about for the rest of time, but the veracity of time and place and family DNA is very personal and known to few. To his children who played and grew up there, and to his family and friends, my hand is in yours.”

Fellow music giants also toasted Jones on social media, including Elton John, who wrote in a touching tribute on Instagram that “no one had as incredible a career as Quincy Jones,” alongside a photo with the late music legend.

“He played with the best and produced the best. What a guy,” he added. “I loved him.”

Filmmaker and John’s husband David Furnish similarly remembered the producer, sharing a photo of them together on Instagram and writing next to it that Jones was the “most elegant and exceptionally talented man.”

Frank Ocean honored Jones by posting a screenshot of himself listening to the artist’s song ‘Jazz Corner Of The World’, alongside a red heart emoji, on his Instagram Stories.

LL Cool J called Jones a “mentor,” “role model” and “king” in a touching tribute on Instagram, recalling The Guy musician as “a father and example at a time when I really needed a father and example.”

“You gave me opportunities and shared wisdom,” the rapper wrote. “Music wouldn’t be music without you. My condolences to the entire family. I love you. Rest forever in the sweetest music.”

A few admirers even reflected on some of Jones’ most notable work, including Colman Domingo, who referenced Michael Jackson’s on Instagram From the wall album, Jones’s orchestral works and his 1989 hit “The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite).” Domingo also recalled the moment the two first met.

“…There would be no American music without this great man, as you know,” the actor wrote. “Let’s thank Mr. Quincy Jones for putting us through our lives.”

“Once when I met him he asked, where are you from? Philly I said. His eyes were dancing around and he was talking about the Uptown Theater. I could see music in his eyes,” he added. “He lived. What a life and legacy.”

Others who knew Jones remembered him fondly on social media. Oscar winner Michael Caine called the musician on X (formerly Twitter) his “heavenly twin brother” who was a “titan in the musical world.” “He was an amazing and unique human being and was fortunate to have known him,” Caine wrote.

Al Roker, who previously interviewed Jones and reflected on the experience, wrote on Instagram that “no other composer/producer had a greater impact on almost every genre of music.”

“When I interviewed him, he told me, ‘all music is made up of the same twelve notes,’ he said. “We’ve been using them for over 700 years. No one arranged those notes like Quincy Jones.”

Tyler Perry, who previously named a soundstage in his Atlanta studio after the legendary composer, wrote on Instagram that he was “honored to have known Jones.”

“I have a heart that is beating, but broken. I have a mind full of beautiful memories, drowning in sorrow. I am a writer fighting to find the words. I know that death is part of life, but I look at so much The fact that the people who inspired me – who made me smile, laugh, dream and hope – are leaving this planet really puts me in a tough spot,” Perry wrote.

“I was so honored to know you, Q, and to dedicate a soundstage to you. Not only did you bring music and light, but you also shared so much of your wisdom with me. I’m going to miss you, my friend. I’m sending prayers to your whole family.”

More tributes poured in from all sides of the entertainment industry, including Sheryl Lee Ralph, Darius Rucker, Susan Kelechi Watson, Hayden Panettiere, Kevin McHale and David Guetta, who remembered Jones from the perspective of a fellow producer. Guetta wrote on X that Jones was an “inspiration, a pioneer and a true genius” behind his favorite album of all time: Michael Jackson’s Thriller.

“I had the honor of meeting Quincy, especially at the Grammys, where we even had the chance to speak French, a language he mastered so beautifully,” Guetta wrote. “Those moments will stay with me forever. Thank you, Quincy, for everything you have given us. Your legacy will continue to inspire generations of artists to come.”

Some of the music world’s newest stars also presented Jones with his flowers, including Chloe Bailey and Victoria Monét, with the latter calling the music icon “one of my biggest inspirations.”

“Quincy, I love you so much,” Monét wrote on X. “Your legacy will live on forever 😢 Heaven sure got an upgrade with you.”