Quincy Jones‘ closing Instagram publish mirrored his love for his seven youngsters.
The legendary musician died at 91 on Sunday, Nov. 3 at his house in Los Angeles, his publicist, Arnold Robinson, confirmed to PEOPLE. The information was first reported by the Related Press.
Within the days earlier than his demise, Jones shared a loving message devoted to his daughter Martina, who celebrated her 58th birthday on Friday, Nov. 1.
The document producer — whose profession spanned over 70 years — shared a candy picture of himself and Martina smiling for the digital camera alongside the caption “Completely happy Birthday to my Tina Beena @martinafotos1!! 🎉. So proud to be yo papa! Huge hug, I like you eternally 🫶🏾💜.”
Jones, shares Martina along with his ex-wife, Swedish mannequin Ulla Andersson together with their son Quincy III, 55.
The music business icon can also be father to Jolie, 69, whom he shares along with his highschool sweetheart and first spouse, Jeri Caldwell; Rachel, 59, who he welcomed with dancer Carol Reynolds; Kidada, 50, and Rashida, 48, whom he shares along with his ex-wife, Peggy Lipton; and Kenya, 31, who he welcomed with German actress and mannequin Nastassja Kinski.
Jones was along with his family members when he died, along with his household telling PEOPLE in a press release: “Tonight, with full however damaged hearts, we should share the information of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing.”
“And though that is an unbelievable loss for our household, we rejoice the good life that he lived and know there’ll by no means be one other like him,” they added.
Jones can also be survived by grandchildren: Isaiah Jones Koenig, Quincy Renzo Delight Jones IV and Nea Jones.
Relating to fatherhood, Quincy drew inspiration from his dad, Quincy Delight Jones, Sr.
In a Fb publish celebrating Father’s Day in 2018, the 28-time Grammy winner wrote, “By no means underestimate your position in your child’s lives… I discovered {that a} bit later in my life, however I’m so glad I lastly figured it out as a result of being a father is palms down one of many biggest blessings!!”
“I’m endlessly grateful to my father for working so arduous to maintain a roof over our head again within the 30’s throughout The Nice Despair … I’m telling y’axe, it’s as much as you to create the kind of relationship you wish to have along with your child, & it’s by no means too late to start out!” he wrote within the publish.
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Born on March 14, 1933, the Chicago native first rose to prominence as a trumpet participant in bands for jazz music greats together with Lionel Hampton and Dizzy Gillespie.
As a producer and arranger, Jones is partially behind the success of a number of music icons together with Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Paul Simon, Aretha Franklin and extra. Amongst his many achievements, he produced Jackson’s iconic 1982 hit “Beat It,” tapping the late Eddie Van Halen to carry out the monitor’s now legendary guitar solo.