Quincy Jones, a legendary figure in the American entertainment industry who worked with such stars as Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, and Will Smith, has passed away at the age of 91.
Writes UNN with a link to The Guardian.
Tonight, it is with sadness in our hearts that we are forced to share the news of the passing of our father and brother, Quincy Jones. This is a huge loss for us, but we celebrate his incredible life and know that there will be no one like him again
His publicist Arnold Robinson added that Jones died Sunday night at his home in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles, surrounded by family.
Jones was one of the most influential figures in 20th-century pop culture, especially known for his production work on Michael Jackson's Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad albums, which made the singer a legend. He also wrote music for Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Donna Summer, and many other stars.
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