By Nika Shakhnazarova
Legendary music titan Quincy Jones has died at age 91.
The 28-time Grammy winner’s publicist, Arnold Robinson, said the music icon died Sunday night (November 3rd) surrounded by his family at his Los Angeles home.
“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” Robinson said in a statement.
During his glittering career, Jones produced Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller” album, wrote prize-winning film and TV scores and collaborated with stars like Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, and Ella Fitzgerald. Jones is the third-most-decorated Grammy winner, with a whopping 28 awards to his name.
Jones also earned his stripes in the music world for his work with Michael Jackson. He worked with the late King of Pop on “Thriller” and tracks such as “Billie Jean” and “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough.”
“Thriller” sold more than 20 million copies in 1983 alone and is widely regarded as the best-selling album of all time.
In addition to Jones’ 28 Grammys, he boasted two honorary Academy Awards, and an Emmy Award for “Roots.”
He also received France’s Legion d’Honneur, the Rudolph Valentino Award from the Republic of Italy and a Kennedy Center tribute for his contributions to American culture.
His success was highlighted in a 1990 documentary, “Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones,” as well as a 2018 film made by his famous daughter, Rashida Jones.
Jones is survived by his seven children.