Quincy Jones, Iconic Music Producer, VIBE Founder, Dead At 91
Quincy Jones, the iconic 27-time Grammy winning producer and founder of VIBE Magazine, has died at the age of 91.
His publicist, Arnold Robinson, revealed the news in a statement to the Associated Press, confirming that Jones died Sunday, Nov. 3, in his Los Angeles home surrounded by family.
“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” the family said in a statement. “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 family also shared with People, “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 is survived by seven children: Rashida Jones, Kidada Jones, Kenya Kinski-Jones, Quincy Jones III, Jolie Jones Levine, Martina Jones, and Rachel Jones. He is also survived by grandchildren Isaiah Jones Koenig, Quincy Renzo Delight Jones IV and Nea Jones.
