Legendary music producer and cultural icon Quincy Jones has died at age 91 in his Bel Air home, surrounded by family and friends. The 28-time Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee leaves behind an unparalleled legacy in music production and arrangement.

Jones' illustrious career spanned over six decades, during which he collaborated with music titans including Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Ray Charles, and most notably, Michael Jackson. His production work on Jackson's albums "Off the Wall" (1979), "Thriller" (1982), and "Bad" (1987) helped create some of the best-selling records of all time.

Beyond music production, Jones made significant contributions to film, including producing and scoring "The Color Purple" (1985). His most recent work included scoring the film "Lola" in February 2024.

Industry leaders and artists have shared tributes to Jones' impact:

"We have lost one of the all time greats," said Darius Rucker.

"My Celestial twin Quincy was a titan in the musical world," wrote actor Michael Caine. "He was a wonderful and unique human being."

Warner Chappell executives praised him as "a producer, artist, composer, and activist, but above all, he was a songwriter" whose "extraordinarily powerful, diverse body of work will light the way for future generations."

Jones' family noted in their statement: "Through his music and his boundless love, Quincy Jones' heart will beat for eternity."

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