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US Entertainment Titan Quincy Jones Dies At 91

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US Entertainment Titan Quincy Jones Dies At 91

Legendary music producer and musician Quincy Jones has passed away at the age of 91.

His publicist, Arnold Robinson, shared that Jones died peacefully on Sunday night at his Bel Air home.

"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," the family said in a statement.

With a career spanning over 70 years, Jones left an indelible mark on the music industry, collaborating with iconic artists like Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and Lesley Gore ¹.

Jones's impressive repertoire includes producing three of Michael Jackson's most successful albums: "Off the Wall," "Thriller," and "Bad." He also worked with Frank Sinatra, arranging and conducting several collaborations between Sinatra and Count Basie

In 1985, Jones gathered 46 of America's most popular singers of the time, including Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner and Cyndi Lauper to record ‘We Are the World’.

Jones co-wrote the song to raise money for those suffering from a devastating famine in Ethiopia.

The record was the US equivalent to Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas.

The hit reached number one in the UK and the US and was performed at Live Aid.

Jones also composed the soundtrack to more than 50 films and TV programmes including the 1969 British film, The Italian Job.

On the big screen he produced the film ‘The Color Purple’ which introduced the public to two then unknown performers, ‘Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg.’

On the small screen he was one of the producers behind the hit TV show ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.’

But it was music where Jones excelled, as well as winning multiple Grammys, including a legend award in 1992, he was also recognized by the Emmys, Tony's and Oscars.

Jones was married three times and had seven children who include music producer Quincy Jones III and actress Rashida Jones, known for the US version of The Office.

Jones family said the music producer was "truly one of a kind" and "through his music and his boundless love, Quincy Jones heart will beat for eternity".

Playwright Jeremy O’Harris mentioned on X that Jones contributions to American culture were limitless, emphasizing he was the first black person nominated for an Oscar for best score among his other achievements.

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US Entertainment Titan Quincy Jones Dies At 91

Legendary music producer and musician Quincy Jones has passed away at the age of 91.

His publicist, Arnold Robinson, shared that Jones died peacefully on Sunday night at his Bel Air home.

"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," the family said in a statement.

With a career spanning over 70 years, Jones left an indelible mark on the music industry, collaborating with iconic artists like Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and Lesley Gore ¹.

Jones's impressive repertoire includes producing three of Michael Jackson's most successful albums: "Off the Wall," "Thriller," and "Bad." He also worked with Frank Sinatra, arranging and conducting several collaborations between Sinatra and Count Basie

In 1985, Jones gathered 46 of America's most popular singers of the time, including Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner and Cyndi Lauper to record ‘We Are the World’.

Jones co-wrote the song to raise money for those suffering from a devastating famine in Ethiopia.

The record was the US equivalent to Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas.

The hit reached number one in the UK and the US and was performed at Live Aid.

Jones also composed the soundtrack to more than 50 films and TV programmes including the 1969 British film, The Italian Job.

On the big screen he produced the film ‘The Color Purple’ which introduced the public to two then unknown performers, ‘Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg.’

On the small screen he was one of the producers behind the hit TV show ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.’

But it was music where Jones excelled, as well as winning multiple Grammys, including a legend award in 1992, he was also recognized by the Emmys, Tony's and Oscars.

Jones was married three times and had seven children who include music producer Quincy Jones III and actress Rashida Jones, known for the US version of The Office.

Jones family said the music producer was "truly one of a kind" and "through his music and his boundless love, Quincy Jones heart will beat for eternity".

Playwright Jeremy O’Harris mentioned on X that Jones contributions to American culture were limitless, emphasizing he was the first black person nominated for an Oscar for best score among his other achievements.

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