Legendary music producer Quincy Jones died on Sunday night.
The titan, who worked with Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson and more iconic singers over the years, was 91.
The Grammy winner’s publicist, Arnold Robinson, released a statement on behalf of Jones’ family members.
“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” he wrote (via AP).
“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,” Arnold concluded.
He noted that Jones died in his Los Angeles home surrounded by his loved ones.
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The composer is survived by seven kids, including 48-year-old “Parks and Recreation” actress Rashida Jones.
Jones’ other children are Jolie, 69, Rachel, 59, Martina, 58, Quincy III, 55, Kidada, 50, and Kenya, 31.
His last social media upload was posted on Saturday in honor of Martina’s birthday.
“Happy Birthday to my Tina Beena @martinafotos1!! 🎉,” he gushed. “So proud to be yo papa! Big hug, I love you eternally 🫶🏾💜.”
While not married at the time of his death, Jones previously wed Jeri Caldwell, Ulla Jones and Peggy Lipton in 1957, 1967 and 1974, respectively.
Jones began his music career performing as a teenager in Seattle clubs with Ray Charles, then 16, before studying at Seattle University and Berklee College of Music.
He subsequently worked as a jazz musician in New York City and Europe, even playing the trumpet in Elvis Presley’s band.
He was best known for arranging records for Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and more singers — including Jackson’s “Thriller” — and also composed music for “Roots” and “In Cold Blood.”
Throughout his career, he was nominated for 80 Grammys, winning 23 and receiving a Grammy Legend Award in 1992.
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