Quincy Jones, a legendary producer and songwriter who worked with stars from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, has died aged 91.
The news was announced by his publicist Arnold Robinson, who confirmed that the entertainment giant passed in his home in Los Angeles surrounded by family.
“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” the family said in a statement. “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.”
“He is truly one of a kind and we will miss him dearly; we take 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 that he created. Through his music and his boundless love, Quincy Jones’ heart will beat for eternity.”
Jones was the most versatile pop figure of the 20th century, best known for producing the albums “Off the Wall,” “Thriller” and “Bad” for Michael Jackson in the 1980s.
He also worked with the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Donna Summer, Frank Sinatra, Terrace Martin, Ray Charles and Sammy Davis. Jr. He is the third artist to have the most Grammy nominations in history with 80 nods, as well as the artist with the third-most Grammy wins with 28.
Jones escaped death in 1974 when he was just 41 years old. The music extraordinaire had a brain aneurysm and underwent brain surgery.
Jones is survived by his seven children.
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