Death of Quincy Jones: the cause of his death finally revealed

On November 3, Quincy Jones died at the age of 91 at his home in Los Angeles. 10 days later, the American press revealed the causes of death of the music legend, producer of the greatest.

A musical giant has passed away. On November 3, the agent of Quincy Jones announced the death of the legend at the age of 91. Known in particular for his incredible collaborations, the producer will have worked with the greatest: Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Miles Davis and especially Michael Jackson. With the king of pop, he exploded the charts by producing albums Off the wall, Bad but also Thrillerthe best-selling record in music history.

A central figure in the music of the 80s and 90s, he was also recognized by the profession, winning no less than 28 Grammy Awards during his career. Even Nana Mouskouri, close to the producer, was particularly upset by his disappearance. It is therefore quite natural that a huge ceremony is planned in the United States to pay him a final tribute, undoubtedly in the presence of the greatest artists who have worked with him.

Carried away by illness

However, it was in a small group with only those close to him that Quincy Jones was buried this weekhe who died in his bed surrounded by his children and other members of his family. His daughter Rashida Jones, famous actress in Hollywood, paid tribute to him on social networks: “He was a giant. An icon. A culture transmitter. A genius. These are all accurate descriptions of my father, but his music (and all of his work) was a conduit for his love. He was love. He made everyone he met feel loved and seen. This is his legacy” she wrote on Instagram.

A family which had until now not communicated on the circumstances of the death of the legend. It is ultimately the American media CNN who lifted the veil on the causes of his death in an article published this Wednesday, November 13: Quincy Jones was died of pancreatic canceras revealed by his death certificate that the news channel was able to obtain. An illness with which he had lived for several years according to the same document.