Celebrities and Artists Mourn The Passing of Music Legend Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones, a monumental figure in the music industry, passed away Sunday night at his home in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles.

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00:00Quincy Jones, the great music legend, artist, and composer of over 70 years for the stars,

00:05sadly passed away at the age of 91 in his Bel Air home.

00:08In a heartfelt statement, his family shared,

00:10although this is an incredible loss, we celebrate the great life he lived.

00:14The family also noted, Quincy's love and joy were shared with the world through his music.

00:18Will Smith honored Quincy Jones in a heartfelt Instagram tribute,

00:21describing him as the true definition of a mentor, a father, and a friend.

00:25Gloria Estefan echoed the sentiment, stating that,

00:28The world is different today without Jones, who was also the godfather to her daughter, Emily.

00:33Musician John Legend shared a memorable and somewhat embarrassing story from his

00:37first encounter with Jones. He recalled,

00:39The first time I spoke to Q, he was gently reprimanding me because one of my team

00:43members wasn't representing me well during my first year in the public eye.

00:47What a way to meet one of your heroes.

00:49From jazz prodigy to pop icon, Quincy was a groundbreaking artist.

00:53He produced Michael Jackson's legendary albums Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad,

00:57earning a staggering 28 Grammy Awards throughout his illustrious career.

01:01As many know, his impact extended beyond music.

01:04He produced We Are the World, Uniting Stars for a Cause,

01:07and was a pioneer in film scoring and television.

01:11Quincy received countless accolades, including the Kennedy Center Honors

01:14and the National Medal of Arts.

01:16He leaves behind a legacy of creativity and compassion.