Hollywood star Rashida Jones has honoured her father, the legendary producer Quincy Jones, with a moving tribute on Instagram and recalled his “unconditional love” for his family.
Jones sadly passed away on Sunday, November 3 at his Bel Air home in Los Angeles, surrounded by his family. His death certificate was obtained by TMZ and confirms the 91-year-old producer died from pancreatic cancer.
Rashida, 48, described her father as a “giant” and a “culture shifter,” who was nocturnal his entire adult life and kept “jazz hours” starting in high school and never looked back.”
“When I was little, I would wake up in the middle of the night to search for him,” she wrote.
“Undoubtedly, he would be somewhere in the house, composing (old school, with a pen and sheet music).
“He would never send me back to bed. He would smile and bring me into his arms while he continued to work…there was no safer place in the world for me.”
While thousands of words have been written about Jones since his death, Rashida concluded that his greatest gift was for love and sharing that with the world.
“All accurate descriptions of my father but his music (and ALL of his work) was a channel for his love. He WAS love. He made everyone he ever met feel loved and seen. That’s his legacy,” she wrote.
“I was fortunate enough to experience this love in close proximity. I’ll miss his hugs and kisses and unconditional devotion and advice.”
Her emotional tribute triggered an outpouring of love and moved many celebrities on social media to share their condolences and love for the actor and her iconic father.
@goldiehawn wrote, “You my beautiful daughter and your siblings hold his symphony inside of you. I love you my angel.”
@johnlegend added “We’re so grateful for his love. Bless you and the family”
@traceeellisross, “Love you so much Rashida! Thinking of you and your family. Holding you in a tight embrace.”
Known for a legacy of unparalleled achievements, Jones’ crowning moment came as the producer of Michael Jackson’s albums Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad in the 1980s, which helped make the singer the biggest pop star of all time.
Jones also worked with jazz greats such as Miles Davis, produced Frank Sinatra, and put together the superstar ensemble that recorded the 1985 fund-raiser We Are the World.
Jones also contributed his talents to film scores such as The Color Purple and the 1990s television show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
For his outstanding achievements in the music industry, Jones was recognised with a Grammy Legend award in 1992 for his “ongoing contributions and influence in the recording field.”
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