Quincy Jones, the music producer and composer who worked with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and Michael Jackson, has died at the age of 91.
The music legend’s best known credits include producing Jackson’s Thriller album in 1982.
Jones’s publicist, Arnold Robinson, confirmed he had died at his Bel Air home on Sunday surrounded by his family.
In a statement, his family said: ‘Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing.’
‘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,’ they added.#
Jones became one of the first Black executives to make it in Hollywood, and he was behind many of the greatest hits of his era, including Billie Jean, Thriller, and Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough by Jackson. #
While he also produced for Aretha Franklin, Donna Summer and Sinatra, Jones also made his mark as a successful composer, having scored dozens of films.
He also founded the TV and film production company in 1990, which would go on to create Fresh Prince of Bel Air, the hit sitcom starring Will Smith.
After Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Jones was nominated for the most Grammy awards of all time with 80 to his name, and 28 wins.