Quincy Jones’ final Instagram post before death at 91 revealed

Quincy Jones' final Instagram post before death at 91 revealed

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

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

Quincy Jones with his daughter Martina. Quincy Jones/Instagram

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

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

Quincy Jones’ final message on Instagram.

Quincy’s publicist, Arnold Robinson, confirmed the music icon was surrounded by his family at his Los Angeles home when he passed away.

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

“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.”

Quincy Jones at Byron Allen’s 4th Annual Oscar Gala in Feb. 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. He had two daughters, Kikada, 50, and Rashida, 48, with his third wife, Peggy Lipton.

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 the most famous of Quincy’s kids. She’s known for her roles in the shows “Parks and Recreation,” Boston Public,” and “Angie Tribeca,” as well as 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 made the 2018 Netflix documentary “Quincy” about her father, which won the Grammy Award for Best Music Film.

Quincy previously talked about being a dad in a Facebook post in 2018.

“Never underestimate your role in your kid’s lives… I learned that a bit later in my 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’m forever grateful to my father for working so hard to keep a roof over our head back in the 30’s during The Great Depression,” he continued. “I’m telling y’awl, it’s up to you to create the type of relationship you want to have with your kid, & it’s never too late to start!”

Quincy worked with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson and Ray Charles. His illustrious career included 28 Grammys, two honorary Academy Awards, 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 France’s Legion d’Honneur, the Rudolph Valentino Award from the Republic of Italy and a Kennedy Center tribute for his contributions to American culture.

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