Quincy Jones dead – Music legend who worked with Michael Jackson & Frank Sinatra dies aged 91

LEGENDARY music producer Quincy Jones, who worked with Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra, has died aged 91.

The music producer and composer won 28 Grammy awards over his incredible 70-year career.

Quincy Jones has died aged 91

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Quincy Jones has died aged 91Credit: Getty
Quincy Jones is given an American Icon Award presented by Naomi Campbell

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Quincy Jones is given an American Icon Award presented by Naomi Campbell

Jones had a long list of well-known music credits, including as the producer of Michael Jackson’s Thriller album.

His publicist, Arnold Robinson, confirmed his death at the family home on Sunday.

Jones worked as a record producer, songwriter and composer as well as producing film and television.

He was married three times and had seven children, including actress Rashida Leah Jones best known for her role as Karen Filippelli on The Office.

Jones was born in Chicago and in 1953, aged 20, went on a jazz tour with the Hampton orchestra.

He then went on to work in TV in New York City and later supported rock icon Elvis Presley in a studio band.

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