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Quincy Jonesdied of pancreatic cancer, according to the music legend’s death certificate, which was obtained byTMZ.
Jonesdied earlier this monthon Nov. 3, at the age of 91. A cause of death was not revealed at the time, and it does not seem that it was publicly known that Jones was battling cancer. Per the death certificate, there were no other contributing factors to his death.
A rep for Jones and his family did not immediately returnRolling Stone‘s request for comment.
Joneswas laid to rest at a private ceremonyin Los Angeles a week after his death, with only his seven children, brother, two sisters, and other immediate family members in attendance. In a statement, the family said they were “enormously grateful for the outpouring of condolences and tributes from his friends and fans from around the world.” They also said a “memorial celebration of Mr. Jones’ life will be announced at a later date.”
Jones enjoyed a wildlysuccessful and influential seven-decade careeras a producer, composer, and arranger. His work spanned everything form Sixties bumblegum pop to film scores and included collaborations with some of the biggest musicians ever, including Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, and — most famously — Michael Jackson.
Following Jones’ death, many of hispeers, collaborators, and admirers shared tributesincludingCeline Dion,Jamie Foxx,Stevie Wonder,Paul McCartneyandthe Weeknd. One of his daughters, the actressRashida Jones, shared a tributeas well, calling her father a giant, an icon, and a “culture shifter.”
She added: “He made everyone he ever met feel loved and seen. That’s his legacy. I was fortunate enough to experience this love in close proximity. I’ll miss his hugs and kisses and unconditional devotion and advice.”
From Rolling Stone US.
