The cause of death has been revealed for legendary music producer, songwriter and composer Quincy Jones.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health released Jones’ death certificate on Wednesday, Nov. 13. According to the document obtained by TMZ, Jones died from complications of pancreatic cancer. No other factors contributed to his death.
Per the Mayo Clinic, “Pancreatic cancer rarely is found at its early stages when the chance of curing it is greatest. This is because it often doesn’t cause symptoms until after it has spread to other organs.”
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Jones died on Sunday, Nov. 3 at his home in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles, his publicist Arnold Robinson previously said.
“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” Jones’ family said in a statement his publicist released. “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, 91, was born on the South Side of Chicago in 1933.
With a career spanning over seven decades, he wore many hats as a composer, arranger, conductor, trumpeter, and producer — lending his talents to music, film, and television projects throughout the years.
His musical work earned him a record-breaking 80 Grammy Award nominations, with a total of 28 wins, cementing his status as one of the most decorated artists in history, according to Grammy.com.
He scored over 30 movies and composed theme songs for television shows, including Sanford and Son and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air — earning him seven Oscar nominations and four Emmy nominations, resulting in one Emmy win in 1977 for Roots.
He received an honorary Oscar in 1994 and won a Tony Award for “The Color Purple” in 2016, giving him honorary EGOT status. Jones was scheduled to receive a second honorary Oscar on Nov. 17, 2024, the film academy announced earlier this year.
He also established the non-profit Quincy Jones Foundation, focusing on initiatives that promote music education and opportunities for underserved youth.
