Music legend Quincy Jones has died at the age of 91.
Throughout an incredible 70-year career, Quincy worked with the likes of Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra. He also won a whopping 28 Grammy awards.
His publicist Arnold Robinson confirmed the sad news. Quincy died at his family home on Sunday (November 3).
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In a statement, the family said: “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing.
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“And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.”
Quincy had some legendary credits to his name. His best known is as producer of Michael Jackson’s iconic Thriller album.
He also composed the soundtrack of 1969 film The Italian Job, which starred Michael Caine. And he was in charge of the recording of 1985 charity song We Are The World.
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And while he won an impressive 28 Grammy awards, he had been nominated for an incredible 80 over the years.
His career spanned music, movies and television, working as a record producer, songwriter, composer and screen producer.
Quincy had seven children from three marriages. His daughter Rashida Jones, 48, is best known for her role of Karen Filippelli on The Office.
He was also father to model and actress Kidada Jones, music producer Quincy Jones III, author and activist Jolie Jones Levine, model Kenya Kinski-Jones, as well as Rachel Jones and Martina Jones.
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