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Quincy Jones' final Instagram post before his death at the age of 91 has been revealed

Quincy Jones' final Instagram post before his death at the age of 91 has been revealed

Quincy Jones showed his love as a father in his latest Instagram post.

The legendary music titan died on Sunday evening at the age of 91. Hours earlier, his Instagram page shared a special message to his daughter Martina in honor of her 58th birthday on Friday.

Quincy Jones with his daughter Martina. Quincy Jones/Instagram

“Happy birthday to my Tina Beena @martinafotos1!! 🎉. So proud to be your daddy!” Quincy wrote alongside a photo of the father-daughter duo smiling together.

“Big hug, I love you forever 🫶🏾💜,” the message added.

The latest message from Quincy Jones on Instagram.

Quincy's publicist Arnold Robinson confirmed that the music icon was surrounded by his family at his Los Angeles home when he died.

“Tonight it is with full but broken hearts that we must share the news of the passing of our father and brother Quincy Jones,” Robinson said in a statement.

“And while this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life he led and know there will never be another like him.”

Quincy Jones at Byron Allen's 4th Annual Oscar Gala in February 2020. Getty Images for Entertainment Studios
Quincy Jones in a recording studio in 1963. Redferns

Quincy was the proud father of seven children. He shared Martina and son Quincy III, 55, with his second wife, Ulla Andersson. With his third wife Peggy Lipton he had two daughters, Kikada (50) and Rashida (48).

Martina Jones and Quincy Jones at the Nancy Reynolds Awards in November 1991. Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

The late music producer also had daughter Rachel, 61, with dancer Carol Reynolds and daughter Kenya, 31, with actress Nastassja Kinski.

Rashida is Quincy's most famous child. She is known for her roles in the series “Parks and Recreation,” “Boston Public,” and “Angie Tribeca,” as well as in the films “The Social Network,” “I Love You Man,” and “The Muppets.”

Martina Jones, Quincy Jones and Rashida Jones in 2014. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Quincy Jones III, Martina Jones, Quincy Jones, Rashida Jones and Peggy Lipton in September 2014. Getty Images

She also directed the 2018 Netflix documentary “Quincy” about her father, which won the Grammy Award for Best Music Film.

Quincy spoke about being a father in a Facebook post back in 2018.

“Never underestimate your role in your child's life…I learned this a little later in life but I'm so glad I finally figured it out because being a father is hands down one of the greatest blessings!!” he wrote at the time .

Rashida and Quincy Jones at the 2017 Los Angeles Dance Project Gala. Vivien Killilea

“I am forever grateful to my father for working so hard to keep a roof over our heads during the Great Depression in the 1930s,” he continued. “I’m telling you, it’s up to you to build the kind of relationship you want to have with your child, and it’s never too late to start!”

Quincy worked with people like Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson and Ray Charles. His illustrious career included 28 Grammys, two honorary Oscars and an Emmy Award.

Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones at the 1984 Grammy Awards. WireImage
Quincy Jones and Frank Sinatra in 1994. WireImage

He also received the French Legion of Honor, the Rudolph Valentino Prize from the Republic of Italy and a Kennedy Center honor for his contributions to American culture.

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