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by Raphaëlle PICARD / Janet MCEVOY From Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny to British actress Maggie Smith and US music titan Quincy Jones, here are some of 2024's most notable deaths. - February - - 4: HAGE GEINGOB, Namibia's President and its first post-independence prime minister, aged 82 - 9: ROBERT BADINTER, France's former justice minister who ended capital punishment in …

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Music legend Quincy Jones receives honorary Oscar posthumously

India Today

At a star-studded Governors Awards ceremony on Sunday, November 17, the late Quincy Jones was posthumously awarded an honorary Oscar by Hollywood's film academy. Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic Thriller album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording …

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Rashida Jones delivers the speech late father Quincy wrote to accept his honorary Oscar

LA Times

Rashida Jones, flanked by her siblings, accepts an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards on Sunday on behalf of father Quincy Jones, who died earlier this month. Jones, one of the most influential forces in modern American music, earned seven Oscar nominations in his lengthy career, mostly for his work on scores and songs, though he also picked up a …

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Hollywood stars gather for honorary Oscars event celebrating Quincy Jones, Bond producers, more

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — The family of Quincy Jones was not sure they wanted to attend the Governors Awards. “His music has literally defined an entire century of culture spanning genres.” It was a moving end to a celebratory evening that had Hugh Grant roasting Curtis for getting a “kind of Oscar” and Daniel Craig celebrating the legacy of the James …

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Quincy Jones' Cause Of Death Revealed

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Legendary music producer and composer Quincy Jones died from pancreatic cancer, confirms a death certificate from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health that was obtained Wednesday by multiple media outlets. His daughter, actor Rashida Jones of “Parks and Recreation” fame, paid tribute last Thursday on Instagram. A genius … Daddy, it is an honor to …

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Quincy Jones’ cause of death revealed to be pancreatic cancer, report says

LA Times

Music legend Quincy Jones died earlier this month reportedly from pancreatic cancer. The 28-time Grammy Award winner’s cause of death was listed as the aggressive form of cancer, according to a death certificate issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and obtained by TMZ. In a tribute to her father, “Parks and Recreation” alum Rashida Jones, one …

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Quincy Jones laid to rest in Los Angeles at ‘intimate’ family funeral

The Independent

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The family of the 28-time Grammy winning producer, arranger …

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Quincy Jones laid to rest at private family funeral in Los Angeles

LA Times

Legendary music producer and composer Quincy Jones was laid to rest during an intimate funeral with close family and friends. Music giant Quincy Jones was laid to rest in a private ceremony Sunday in Los Angeles, a week after his death at age 91. The family of the 28-time Grammy-winning producer, arranger and composer said in a statement to the …

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Rashida Jones Remembers Late Dad Quincy Jones With Touching Tribute

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Actor Rashida Jones is honoring her father, Quincy Jones, after his death at age 91. On Thursday, the “Parks and Recreation” star posted an emotional tribute on Instagram to the music titan, who famously produced Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” album and worked with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists. He kept ‘jazz hours’ starting …

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Rashida Jones remembers her late father Quincy Jones as a ‘culture shifter’ in heartfelt tribute

CNN

CNN — Rashida Jones is honoring her father, music legend Quincy Jones, who died at 91 earlier this week. “I was fortunate enough to experience this love in close proximity.” Jones also reminisced about early childhood memories she has of spending time with her father late at night, when she’d find him “somewhere in the house, composing.” “He would never …

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Quincy Jones’ candid Donald Trump thoughts revealed in interview with shocking Ivanka claim

The Independent

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Legendary music producer Quincy Jones, …

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Will Smith pays an emotional tribute to Fresh Prince of Bel-Air producer Quincy Jones who died at 91

Daily Mail

Will Smith paid an emotional tribute to his 'mentor', music mogul Quincy Jones in the wake of his tragic passing at age 91. Will Smith paid an emotional tribute to his 'mentor', music mogul Quincy Jones in the wake of his tragic passing at age 91; seen in 1990 He penned in the caption: 'Quincy Jones is the true definition …

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Quincy Jones remembered by entertainment industry heavyweights as stars reflect on his legacy

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Quincy Jones is being mourned and celebrated by the entertainment industry with many paying tribute to a man whose career encompassed a multitude of roles. Loading Instagram content Singer The Weeknd posted a photo to X of the two of them together, later sharing the foreword he wrote for Jones's 2022 book 12 Notes: On Life and Creativity saying: "My …

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Quincy Jones death: Music titan who worked with Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra dies, aged 91

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Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Among the artists he worked with as a producer …

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Quincy Jones, celebrated music producer to stars, dies at 91

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Quincy Jones, a voracious music lover and jazz musician who played myriad instruments, scored more than 30 films and produced some of the world’s most popular records, has died. “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing," his family said in a statement. Jones produced the late pop star …

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Legendary record producer and musician Quincy Jones dies at 91

NPR

Legendary record producer and musician Quincy Jones dies at 91 The celebrated music producer, arranger and composer's career spanned seven decades. WALTER RAY WATSON, BYLINE: Quincy Jones' music hooked ears, warmed hearts and moved feet to dance. Hard to imagine now, but record execs doubted whether Quincy Jones was the right fit to produce Michael Jackson's debut as a solo …

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Legendary Music Producer Quincy Jones Passes Away at 91

Al Jazeera

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones has died at 91. He rose from running with gangs in Chicago to the heights of show business, becoming one of the first Black executives to thrive in Hollywood and amassing an extraordinary musical catalogue that includes some of the richest moments of American rhythm and song.

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Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91

ABC

Music titan Quincy Jones has died at age 91. Jones's historic career ranged from producing Michael Jackson's record-setting Thriller to prize-winning film and television scores and collaborations with Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles. "Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones' passing," the family said in a statement. Jones's mother …

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Music powerhouse Quincy Jones dead at 91

Salon

Quincy Jones, the pioneering, award-winning music producer and musician who worked with artists like Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra, died on Sunday at the age of 91. Jones' family said in a statement Sunday evening, “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing. The Chicago-born musician would also transform …

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Quincy Jones, pop mastermind and 'Thriller' producer, dies At 91

NPR

Quincy Jones, pop mastermind and 'Thriller' producer, dies At 91 Enlarge this image toggle caption Chris Delmas/AFP via Getty Images Chris Delmas/AFP via Getty Images Quincy Jones, whose decorated music career ran from the early 1950s through the best-known works of Michael Jackson and beyond, died Sunday. "Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our …

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Quincy Jones, music legend who shaped Michael Jackson's career, dies

LA Times

Quincy Jones, who expanded the American songbook as a musician, composer and producer and shaped some of the biggest stars and most memorable songs in the second half of the 20th century, has died. “lthough this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him,” …

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Dabney Coleman, actor who specialized in curmudgeons, dies at 92

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Dabney Coleman, the mustachioed character actor who specialized in smarmy villains like the chauvinist boss in “9 to 5" and the nasty TV director in “Tootsie,” has died. She said he “took his last earthly breath peacefully and exquisitely.” “The great Dabney Coleman literally created, or defined, really — in a uniquely singular way — an archetype …

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Clarence Avant, 'Black Godfather' Of Entertainment, Dies At 92

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FILE - Jacqueline Avant, left, and Clarence Avant appear at the 11th Annual AAFCA Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 22, 2020. Clarence Avant, the manager, entrepreneur, facilitator and adviser who helped launch or guide the careers of Quincy Jones, Bill Withers and many others and came to be known as “The Godfather of Black Music,” has died. Mark Von …

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Michael Jackson died 14 years ago: A look back at the life and death of the King of Pop

Daily Mail

Today marks the 14th anniversary of Michael Jackson's 2009 death at the age of 50 as result of a cardiac arrest following an overdose of the surgical anesthetic drug Propofol. Michael was pictured at a Grammy Awards reception at Chasen's restaurant circa 1978 in LA Michael had his breakout success as a solo artist with the 1979 record Off the …

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Notable deaths of 2024

Music legend Quincy Jones receives honorary Oscar posthumously

Rashida Jones delivers the speech late father Quincy wrote to accept his honorary Oscar

Hollywood stars gather for honorary Oscars event celebrating Quincy Jones, Bond producers, more

Quincy Jones' Cause Of Death Revealed

Quincy Jones’ cause of death revealed to be pancreatic cancer, report says

Quincy Jones laid to rest in Los Angeles at ‘intimate’ family funeral

Quincy Jones laid to rest at private family funeral in Los Angeles

Rashida Jones Remembers Late Dad Quincy Jones With Touching Tribute

Rashida Jones remembers her late father Quincy Jones as a ‘culture shifter’ in heartfelt tribute

Quincy Jones’ candid Donald Trump thoughts revealed in interview with shocking Ivanka claim

Will Smith pays an emotional tribute to Fresh Prince of Bel-Air producer Quincy Jones who died at 91

Quincy Jones remembered by entertainment industry heavyweights as stars reflect on his legacy

Quincy Jones death: Music titan who worked with Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra dies, aged 91

Quincy Jones, celebrated music producer to stars, dies at 91

Legendary record producer and musician Quincy Jones dies at 91

Legendary Music Producer Quincy Jones Passes Away at 91

Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91

Music powerhouse Quincy Jones dead at 91

Quincy Jones, pop mastermind and 'Thriller' producer, dies At 91

Quincy Jones, music legend who shaped Michael Jackson's career, dies

Dabney Coleman, actor who specialized in curmudgeons, dies at 92

Clarence Avant, 'Black Godfather' Of Entertainment, Dies At 92

Michael Jackson died 14 years ago: A look back at the life and death of the King of Pop