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Quincy Jones, legendary music producer, dies at 91

Quincy Jones died on Sunday at the age of 91. Drew Gurian/Invision/AP

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones passed away on Sunday night.

The titan, who has collaborated with Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson and more iconic singers over the years, was 91.

The Grammy winner’s publicist, Arnold Robinson, released a statement on behalf of Jones’ family members.

The legendary music producer died at his home in Los Angeles. Red ferns
The Grammy winner was surrounded by his loved ones. AFP via Getty Images

“Tonight, it is with full but broken hearts that we share the news of the passing of our father and brother Quincy Jones,” he wrote (via AP).

“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,” Arnold concluded.

He noted that Jones died at his home in Los Angeles, surrounded by his loved ones.


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He worked with Michael Jackson and more icons throughout his career. WireImage
Frank Sinatra was one of his collaborators. WireImage

The composer is survived by seven children, including 48-year-old “Parks and Recreation” actress Rashida Jones.

Jones’ other children are Jolie, 69, Rachel, 59, Martina, 58, Quincy III, 55, Kidada, 50, and Kenya, 31.

His latest social media upload was posted on Saturday in honor of Martina’s birthday.

He leaves behind seven children. @quincyjones/Instagram
One of those is Park and Recreation alum Rashida Jones. Vivien Killilea

“Congratulations to my Tina Beena @martinafotos1!! 🎉,” he gushed. “So proud to be a dad! Big hug, I love you forever 🫶🏾💜.”

Although not married at the time of his death, Jones previously married Jeri Caldwell, Ulla Jones, and Peggy Lipton in 1957, 1967, and 1974, respectively.

Jones began his music career as a teenager performing in Seattle clubs with then 16-year-old Ray Charles, before studying at Seattle University and Berklee College of Music.

He also worked as a composer. AP
In 1992 he received the Grammy Legend Award. AFP via Getty Images

He subsequently worked as a jazz musician in New York City and Europe, even playing trumpet in Elvis Presley’s band.

He was best known for arranging records for Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and more singers – including Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ – and also composed music for ‘Roots’ and ‘In Cold Blood’.

Throughout his career, he was nominated for 80 Grammys, winning 23 and receiving a Grammy Legend Award in 1992.