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Grammy-Winning Music Producer, Film Composer Quincy Jones Dead at 91

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Some sad news out of Hollywood on this Monday. Quincy Jones has died at age 91.

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More from Variety:

Quincy Jones, who distinguished himself over the course of a 70-year career in music as an artist, bandleader, composer, arranger and producer, has died. He was 91.

Jones died Sunday night at his home in Bel Air, Calif., according to a statement shared with Variety by his rep Arnold Robinson. A cause of death was not disclosed. 

“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,” the Jones family said in the statement. “He is truly one of a kind and we will miss him dearly; we take comfort and immense pride in knowing that the love and joy, that were the essence of his being, was shared with the world through all that he created. Through his music and his boundless love, Quincy Jones’ heart will beat for eternity.”

Jones was a producer for Michael Jackson, including Jackson's smash 1979 album 'Off the Wall' and worked with Jackson on 'Thriller' -- which remains the best-selling album of all time. Jones took home a Grammy for album of the year for 'Thriller' and record of the year for the song 'Billie Jean.' Jones also worked with Jackson on 1987's 'Bad.'

Jones was also the first African American to compose a major motion picture score for 'The Pawnbroker' (1964). He was nominated for seven Oscars for original songs and scores.

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Jones was also a pioneer of new music technology:

Very cool.

A great song.

'Sanford and Son' was classic, as was the theme song.

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The post continues:

Did you know Quincy Jones was 49 years old when he produced “Thriller” on Michael Jackson? Arguably one of the greatest accomplishments of his life and of all time was done at a middle point in his life. Think about that.

So much emphasis is put on accomplishing things at such a young age now a lot of times it leaves many people feeling like it’s too late to be great or find yourself.

It’s not. Quincy Jones should always serve as an inspiration to keep pushing to be your best and keep living life through the process  But also understand that his success did not come without hard work and dedication. 

That hard work and dedication for you can start today. Living 91 years on earth is the biggest flex. Remember that when you see your elderly grandparents and parents. They’ve seen it all. 

Quincy Jones LIVED and we should all be inspired by his life and legacy. 

Rest in Heaven Quincy.

It's never too late.

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Actor Michael Caine also remembered Jones:

Amen.

Worth a read.

Jones was married three times and he is survived by his children: Rashida Jones, Kidada Jones, Quincy Jones III, Kenya Kinski-Jones, Jolie Jones Levine, Martina Jones, and Rachel Jones.

Our thoughts, prayers, and condolences are with his family, friends, and loved ones.

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