Prayers Up! Quincy Jones’ Family Speaks Out After His Death At Age 91

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The legendary Quincy Jones passed away on Sunday, Nov. 4. He was 91. Associated Press first reported the news. His family, including his children and siblings, shared a short and sweet statement about the musician’s death and legacy with the outlet.

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Quincy Jones is survived by seven children: Rashida, Kidada, Kenya, Quincy III, Jolie, Martina, and Rachel; three grandchildren; two sisters; and one brother. Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, told the AP that he died in Los Angeles in his Bel Air home. His family was reportedly present when he transitioned.

“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” the family said in their Nov. 4 statement. “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 word musician alone doesn’t do Quincy Jones justice. He was also a producer, songwriter, composer, and arranger who worked with other greats like Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, and Frank Sinatra. Iconic albums like Michael’s ‘Thriller’ and ‘Off The Wall’ are a taste of Jones’ genius.

AP reports that he was among the first Black executives to find long-standing Hollywood success. Not only that, his accolades go on and ON. Apparently, his list of honors and awards fills 18 pages in his autobiography, which came out in 2021. At the time of his passing, he was a 28-time GRAMMY winner and an Emmy and Academy Award winner. He was set to receive another Academy Award (an honorary one) later this month.

The entertainment industry, particularly the music lane, has been hit with multiple deaths this past year — from Frankie Beverly to Liam Payne and, most recently, DJ Clark Kent.