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Quincy Jones died on November 3, 2024, at his home in Bel-Air, Los Angeles, leaving behind seven children. In the days following his passing, his grieving children took to social media to honor their father.

Quincy Jones presenting Amanda Booth the Global's Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award at the Global Down Syndrome Foundation's Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show in Denver, Colorado, on November 2, 2019 | Source: Getty Images

Quincy Jones presenting Amanda Booth the Global’s Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award at the Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show in Denver, Colorado, on November 2, 2019 | Source: Getty Images

Quincy’s death was announced in a statement shared by his representative, Arnold Robinson. However, the cause of death was not disclosed. The composer died aged 91.

His family wrote a touching statement, “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.”

Quincy Jones and his family, from a post dated September 15, 2023 | Source: Instagram/quincyjones/

Quincy Jones and his family, from a post dated September 15, 2023 | Source: Instagram/quincyjones/

The family also expressed deep admiration and gratitude, reflecting on the unique legacy Quincy leaves behind. They shared how his boundless love and joyful spirit defined him and found a way to resonate across the globe through his creative contributions.

This brings them comfort and pride in this time of loss. “Through his music and his boundless love, Quincy Jones’ heart will beat for eternity,” they added.

Quincy Jones and his family, from a post dated September 15, 2023 | Source: Instagram/quincyjones/

Quincy Jones and his family, from a post dated September 15, 2023 | Source: Instagram/quincyjones/

Aside from the statement, some of Quincy’s kids have also paid tribute to him on social media. He was a father to Jolie Jones Levine, Rachel Jones, Martina Jones, Quincy Jones III, Kidada Jones, Rashida Jones, and Kenya-Kinski Jones.

Jolie shared a tribute to her late father by reposting an Instagram story originally shared by composer Raphael Eligoulachvili on his Instagram stories. The story featured an embedded post from Quincy celebrating Jolie’s...