Trigger warning: This article mentions death.
The private funeral of late musician Quincy Jones took place on Sunday, November 3 in Los Angeles and was attended by members of his family, the Associated Press reports. Following the private ceremony, the 91-year-old musician’s family released a statement expressing their feelings and expressing gratitude for people’s support.
According to the statement, it was an “intimate ceremony” that included “Mr. Jones’s seven children, his brother, two sisters, and immediate family members.” The family informed the outlet that they are “deeply grateful for the condolences and tributes” from family, friends and well-wishers around the world.
The statement further said that another big ceremony will be organized and its details will be announced soon. The family did not disclose details of the location of their private ceremony and did not provide any information, the outlet reported.
Jones died on November 3, and the news was confirmed to People by his publicist Arnold Robinson. “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of the passing of our father and brother Quincy Jones,” his family said in a statement. It further added that although the family is saddened by this tragic loss, they would like to cherish his life and legacy.
“He is truly one of a kind and we will miss him greatly; “We are consoled and very proud to know that this is love and happiness,” the statement said.
The record producer, considered a legend in the music industry, received tributes and condolences from his colleagues and fans around the world. Oprah Winfrey remembered him as “the world’s beloved Q” and shared that she was the one who “discovered” him to be a part of the 1985 film The Color Purple, which became his breakout role. “My life changed forever after meeting him,” he wrote in his tribute.
Jamie Foxx was also among the many celebrities who thanked the late musician for giving him flowers and a hug from his sister Deondra Dixon, who was born with Down syndrome and died in 2020. Jones is survived by his seven children.
