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Quincy Jones shared a sweet message to his daughter in a recent Instagram post

Quincy Jones' latest Instagram post reflected his love for his seven children.

The legendary musician died at his home in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 3, at the age of 91, his publicist Arnold Robinson confirmed to PEOPLE. The news was first reported by the Associated Press.

In the days before his death, Jones shared a loving message that he dedicated to his daughter Martina, who celebrated her 58th birthday on Friday, November 1st.

The record producer – whose career spanned over 70 years – shared a sweet photo of himself and Martina smiling at the camera with the caption, “Happy birthday to my Tina Beena @martinafotos1!! 🎉. I'm so proud to be your dad! Big hug, I.” I love you forever 🫶🏾💜.

Jones shares Martina with his ex-wife, Swedish model Ulla Andersson, and their son Quincy III, 55.

The music industry icon is also father to Jolie, 69, whom he shares with his high school sweetheart and first wife Jeri Caldwell; Rachel, 59, whom he greeted with dancer Carol Reynolds; Kidada, 50, and Rashida, 48, whom he shares with ex-wife Peggy Lipton; and the 31-year-old Kenyan, whom he welcomed along with German actress and model Nastassja Kinski.

Jones was with his loved ones when he died, and his family told PEOPLE in a statement, “Tonight it is with full but broken hearts that we must share the news of the passing of our father and brother Quincy Jones.”

“And while this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life he led and know there will never be another like him,” they added.

Jones is also survived by grandchildren: Isaiah Jones Koenig, Quincy Renzo Delight Jones IV and Nea Jones.

From left: Martina Jones, Quincy Jones, Rashida Jones.

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When it comes to fatherhood, Quincy took inspiration from his father, Quincy Delight Jones, Sr.

In a Facebook post to mark Father's Day in 2018, the 28-time Grammy winner wrote: “Never underestimate your role in your child's life… I learned this a little later in life, but I'm so glad I did I finally found out because being a father is undoubtedly one of the greatest blessings!!”

“I am forever grateful to my father for working so hard to keep a roof over his head during the Great Depression in the 1930s…I tell you, it's up to you to build the kind of relationship you need “that you want to have with your child, and it's never too late to start!” he wrote in the post.

Martina Jones and Quincy Jones in 1991.

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Born on March 14, 1933, the Chicago native first became known as a trumpeter in bands for jazz greats such as Lionel Hampton and Dizzy Gillespie.

As a producer and arranger, Jones is partly behind the success of several music icons, including Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Paul Simon, Aretha Franklin and more. His many credits include producing Jackson's iconic 1982 hit “Beat It,” where he enlisted the late Eddie Van Halen to play the track's now-iconic guitar solo.