Quincy Jones’s final social media post indicates his everlasting adoration for his children.
Right before his death, the musical legend shared a message on Instagram dedicated to his daughter Martina Jones, who celebrated her 58th birthday Nov. 1.
“Happy Birthday to my Tina Beena @martinafotos1!!. So proud to be yo papa! Big hug, I love you eternally,” the caption reads alongside a photo of the father-daughter duo.
On Sunday, publicist Arnold Robinson confirmed that Jones died that night in his Los Angeles home while surrounded by family. He was 91.
Born on March 14, 1933, Jones kicked off his music career as a trumpeter in the jazz scene before producing his first hit single, a pop song called “It’s My Party” in 1964. As a renowned producer, Jones contributed to the success of icons Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, and Paul Simon….