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Quincy Jones, 'Thriller' Producer and Music Titan, Dies at 91 in Los Angeles

Nov 4, 2024, 08:41 AM

Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan who collaborated with artists such as Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, and Count Basie, has died at the age of 91. His publicist, Arnold Robinson, announced that Jones passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at his home in Bel Air, Los Angeles, surrounded by his family. Jones's seven-decade career reshaped American pop music, notably through producing Michael Jackson's landmark 'Thriller' album and writing prize-winning film and television scores. He earned a record 80 Grammy Award nominations and worked with countless artists, including Will Smith.