Famous music producer Quincy Jones’ death has shocked fans worldwide. His family announced his passing at the age of 91 in a statement. Jones made a name for himself in the music scene with his collaborations with artists like Michael Jackson on many tracks. This includes the ones on his certified album, Thriller.
Here is everything for fans to know about Quincy Jones’ death and the cause, if any, revealed by his family.
Quincy Jones passes away at 91
Quincy Jones, known in Hollywood for his multiple roles as a record producer, composer, and songwriter, has succumbed to death at the age of 91.
According to CNN, Jones’ family shared the tragic news in a long statement. Their publicist further shared it with the outlet. The statement read, “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing. 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.”
Lauding the life Jones led, his family added, “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.”
As per the outlet, Jones took his last breath while surrounded by his family at his residence in Bel Air, California. However, his family didn’t disclose the cause of death. In his lengthy career, Quincy Jones produced many albums, the most with the late king of pop, Michael Jackson. Moreover, the acclaimed music producer won a total of 28 Grammys, including a Grammy Legend Award.