RIP Quincy Jones: Oprah Winfrey, Jamie Lee Curtis Pay Tribute To Legendary Music Producer

Quincy Jones, the legendary music producer and composer, best known for his collaborations with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles, passed away on Sunday, November 3, at his Bel Air home in Los Angeles.

He was 91.

Following the news of his passing, his family released a statement: “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing, and although 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.

” Quincy Jones, a celebrated American record producer and composer, leaves behind a remarkable legacy that has inspired generations.

Tributes honouring him started pouring in after his death.

His long-time friend and musician, Harry Connick Jr.

, took to Instagram to share his respect and admiration.

Connick remembered Jones as “one of the greatest minds” in the music industry.

“My hero.

Truly one of the greatest minds the music world has ever known.

He was so kind to me, so wonderful, such an influence.

His legacy and his music will live forever.

Thank you for everything, Q.

You were the dude.

I love you and will miss you always.

Rest in peace,” he wrote on Instagram.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Harry Connick Jr (@harryconnickjr) Oprah Winfrey, who made her film debut in The Color Purple, paid tribute to Jones by sharing a throwback photo from her visit to his Bel Air home in 2001 for an interview.

She began her heartfelt message, stating, “My beloved Q.

The world’s beloved Q.

The one and only Quincy Jones “discovered” me for “The Color Purple” movie in 1985.

” She further mentioned how Jones impacted her life, stating, “I had never experienced, nor have since, anyone who’s heart was so filled with love.

He walked around with his heart wide open, and he treated everybody as if they were the most important person he’d ever met.

He was the Light.

No shadows.

” Honouring his legacy, Winfrey concluded her post with, “He was the Mightiest of Souls.

His life enhanced mine and every life he touched.

That will be his global legacy.

Biggest, fullest, most love-filled life ever.

One of One!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Oprah (@oprah) Music legend Elton John also paid tribute to Jones on Instagram, writing, “Nobody had a career as incredible as Quincy Jones.

He played with the best and he produced the best.

What a guy.

Loved him.

” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn) Whoopi Goldberg, star of the 1985 film The Color Purple for which Jones served as music composer, called him “one of a kind” in her tribute on Instagram Stories.

“I was lucky enough to have him in my life for all these years.

My heart is breaking for his friends & his extended family who loved and adored him … my condolences,” the Oscar winner added.

Another Academy Award winner Jamie Lee Curtis shared a heartfelt tribute to Jones, recalling how her childhood home in Benedict Canyon later became the place where Jones raised his own family.

“His musical legacy is and will be written about for the rest of time, but the verisimilitude of time and place and the DNA of family is very personal and known to few.

To his children who played and grew there and to his family and friends, my hand in yours,” she added.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis) Spanish actor Antonio Banderas also honoured Jones with his heartfelt tribute, calling him “one of the great kings of pop music.

” “I say goodbye with bitterness and gratitude for everything that leaves my friend Quincy Jones behind,” he wrote in his post on X (formerly Twitter).

Ha fallecido uno de los grandes reyes de la música pop.

Despido con amargura y agradecimiento por todo lo que deja detrás a mi amigo Quincy Jones.

One of the great kings of pop music passed away.

I say goodbye with bitterness and gratitude for everything that leaves my friend… pic.

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com/kzu8V9KHoW — Antonio Banderas (@antoniobanderas) November 4, 2024 Two-time Oscar winner Michael Caine remembered Jones as his “celestial twin.

” “My Celestial twin Quincy was a titan in the musical world.

He was a wonderful and unique human being, lucky to have known him,” he wrote on X.

My Celestial twin Quincy was a titan in the musical world.

He was a wonderful and unique human being, lucky to have known him.

— Michael Caine (@themichaelcaine) November 4, 2024 Numerous celebrities, including Tyler Perry, Nile Rodgers, Colman Domingo and Chloe Bailey, also shared heartfelt tributes for the legendary Quincy Jones.

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