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Quincy Jones, legendary music producer, dies aged 91

Quincy Jones died on Sunday at the age of 91. Drew Gurian/Invision/AP

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones died on Sunday night.

The titan, who has worked with Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson and other legendary singers over the years, was 91 years old.

The Grammy winner's publicist, Arnold Robinson, released a statement on behalf of Jones' family members.

The legendary music producer has died at his home in Los Angeles. Redferns
The Grammy winner was surrounded by his loved ones. AFP via Getty Images

“Tonight it is with full but broken hearts that we must bear the news of the passing of our father and brother Quincy Jones,” he wrote (via AP).

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

He noted that Jones died at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by his loved ones.


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Over the course of his career he has worked with Michael Jackson and other icons. WireImage
Frank Sinatra was another of his collaborators. WireImage

The composer leaves behind seven children, including 48-year-old “Parks and Recreation” actress Rashida Jones.

Jones' other children are Jolie (69), Rachel (59), Martina (58), Quincy III (55), Kidada (50) and Kenya (31).

His latest social media upload was posted on Saturday in honor of Martina's birthday.

He leaves behind seven children. @quincyjones/Instagram
One of them is “Park and Recreation” alum Rashida Jones. Vivien Killilea

“Happy birthday to my Tina Beena @martinafotos1!! 🎉,” he enthused. “So proud to be your dad! Big hug, I love you forever 🫶🏾💜.”

Although Jones was not married at the time of his death, he married Jeri Caldwell, Ulla Jones and Peggy Lipton in 1957, 1967 and 1974.

Jones began his music career as a teenager in Seattle clubs with the then 16-year-old Ray Charles before studying at Seattle University and Berklee College of Music.

He also worked as a composer. AP
He was awarded the Grammy Legend Award in 1992. AFP via Getty Images

He then worked as a jazz musician in New York City and Europe and even played trumpet in Elvis Presley's band.

He was best known for arranging records for Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and other singers – including Jackson's “Thriller” – and also composed music for “Roots” and “In Cold Blood”.

Over the course of his career, he was nominated for 80 Grammys, won 23, and received a Grammy Legend Award in 1992.