Music legend Quincy Jones, known for his collaborations with icons like Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra, has died at age 91, Variety reports. Over his 70-year career, Jones amassed 28 Grammy Awards.
Jones passed away Sunday night at his Bel Air home, his representative Arnold Robinson confirmed. The Jones family shared a heartfelt statement: “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing. Although this is an incredible loss, we celebrate the extraordinary life he lived and acknowledge there will never be another like him.”
The family’s statement reflected his unique spirit: “He was truly one of a kind, and we will miss him dearly. We take immense pride and find comfort in knowing that Quincy Jones’ love and joy, which were central to his being, reached the world through his creations. His music and boundless love will keep Quincy Jones’ heart beating for eternity.
Quincy Jones’ remarkable career featured significant achievements, such as composing the soundtrack for the 1969 film The Italian Job, starring Michael Caine. He won six of his 27 Grammys for his 1990 album Back on the Block and earned the Producer of the Year award thrice.
Many remember him best for producing Michael Jackson’s breakthrough solo album Off the Wall in 1979. In 2006, he earned a Tony Award nomination for producing the musical adaptation of The Color Purple.
Jones also published his autobiography, Q, in 2001, and its audio version won a Grammy for Best Spoken Word Album in 2002. He married and divorced three times, leaving behind six daughters and a son.
