Quincy Jones: Musician and Producer of Michael Jackson's Thriller Album dies at 91, Nigerians mourn

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  • Quincy Jones, a legend in the US music industry and known for working with the late Michael Jackson, has passed away at the age of 91
  • The musician and producer's publicist shared details surrounding the death of the hitmaker, who won 28 Grammy awards
  • Quincy Jones' death has seen many music lovers, including Nigerians, penning tributes to the deceased

The American music industry has been hit with a tragedy. Quincy Jones, a musician and producer famous for working with the late Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and others, has passed away at the age of 91.

The news of Jones’ death was made public by his publicist, Arnold Robinson, who disclosed that the music legend "passed away peacefully" on Sunday, November 3, at his home in Bel Air.

Nigerians pen tributes to Quincy Jones Credit: quincyjonesSource: Instagram
"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," Jones family said in a statement.
Music mastermind Quincy Jones dies aged 91Quincy Jones, the impresario who dominated American music for decades and shaped the careers of stars including Michael Jackson, has died. From Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, jazz to hip-hop, Jones tracked the ever-fluctuating pulse of pop over his seven-decade-plus career -- most often manipulating the beat himself.by  AFP, 04 Nov 2024

Jones, whose career spanned over 75 years and earned him 28 Grammy awards, made a name for himself by producing Michael Jackson's Thriller album.

The musician's death comes weeks after Michael Jackson's brother Tito passed away at 70.

Nigerians mourn Quincy Jones

Legit.ng captured some of the comments online, read them below:

macaulay_gram:

"Rest in perfect peace Quincy Jones. One of the best!"

bizzyaski_pinklip_magic:

"May his soul rest in perfect peace amen."

mriykeprof:

"RIP legend."

videodumpyoutube:

"Micheal Jackson’s producer."

uncle_fbb

"Age 91, that’s a joyful exit."

wicked_abavoboy:

"Legendary Quincy Jones We Celebrate Him."

darlex.obi:

"In everything you do make an impact in life ….. don’t just sit down existing."

Nollywood mourns Agbako

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the Yoruba niche of Nollywood lost veteran actor Charles Olumo aka Agbako.

Agbako passed away on Thursday, October 31, as Bolaji Amusan, aka Mr Latin, also president of TAMPAN, confirmed his death.

Mouning Agbako, a Nigerian wrote:

"I pray for this kind of Grace 102 no be joke anyway r.i.p great grandpa."

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.