Music legend Quincy Jones, who made Michael Jackson a star died at the age of 91
Quincy Jones: Talented music legend Quincy Jones has said goodbye to the world. Quincy died at the age of 91 in his California home.
The famous talented music legend Quincy Jones dies at the age of 91. Quincy left an indelible mark on music and popular culture that ranged from producing Michael Jackson's landmark album, Thriller, to penning award-winning film and television scores, and he also worked with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, and hundreds of other recording artists.
A successful music industry career of over seven decades started Quincy Jones. However, on Sunday night at the age of 91, he said goodbye to the world forever by taking his last breath at his home in California. During Quincy's death, his children, siblings, and close people were present at home. His publicist Arnold Robinson has shared the sad news about the death of this music legend.
Publicist Arnold Robinson said in a statement on behalf of the family, 'We are sad to say that Quincy Jones is no longer with us. This is a tremendous loss to our family. We ask for the privacy of the family at the moment.' Quincy Jones was one of the few early black business executives to make it big in Hollywood.
Jones was well-known for his work with Michael Jackson. He produced Jackson's classic record 'Thriller', which sold 65 million copies and became the best-selling album of all time. His path from Chicago's South Side to the entertainment industry is incredible. His autobiography 'Q', published in 2001, details the numerous awards and honours he has received. Jones had received 28 Grammy Awards, two honorary Academy Awards, and an Emmy for his work on Roots.