Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra, has died from

Quincy Jones, legendary music producer, dies at 85

Music icon and producer Quincy Jones passed away at the age of 85.

Jones was known for his collaborations with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and many other music legends.

Quincy Jones, a legendary music producer who worked with some of the biggest names in music history, has died at the age of 85.

Jones' death was announced by his family in a statement released on Thursday, August 25th, 2023. The statement did not provide a cause of death.

Jones was born in Chicago in 1933 and began his music career as a trumpeter. He went on to work with some of the biggest names in music, including Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, and Aretha Franklin.

Jones was also a successful film producer and television producer. He produced the film "The Color Purple" in 1985, and the television series "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" in the 1990s.

Jones was a Grammy Award-winning producer and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Lipton, and his seven children.