Rashida Jones Speaks Out Following the Death of Her Father Quincy Jones — Details
Actress and filmmaker Rashida Jones shared memories of her “safe place” in a touching social media tribute to her late father, music icon Quincy Jones.
Quincy and Rashida Jones attend the “Quincy” premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in Canada on September 9, 2018 | Source: Getty Images
The 43-year-old “The Office” star recalled that Quincy was “nocturnal his whole adult life,” keeping his “jazz hours” from high school onward.
“When I was little, I would wake up in the middle of the night to search for him. Undoubtedly, he would be somewhere in the house, composing (old school, with a pen and sheet music). He would never send me back to bed,” she shared.
“All accurate descriptions of my father but his music (and ALL of his work) was a channel for his love. He WAS love.He made everyone he ever met feel loved and seen. That’s his legacy [sic],” she said.
Quincy and Rashida Jones attend the “Celeste and Jesse Forever” dinner in Park City, Utah, on January 20, 2012 | Source: Getty Images
Rashida expressed gratitude for experiencing her father’s love up close, saying she would miss his hugs, kisses, unwavering devotion, and guidance. “Daddy, it is an honor to be your daughter. Your love lives forever,” she wrote.
His representative, Arnold Robinson, announced his death, though the cause remains undisclosed. The legendary composer was 91.
Quincy Jones and his family, from a post dated September 15, 2023 | Source: Instagram/quincyjones
The family expressed admiration and gratitude, reflecting on Quincy’s unique legacy. They shared how his boundless love and joyful spirit defined him and resonated worldwide through his creative contributions.
This brings them comfort and pride in this time of loss. “Through his music and his boundless love, Quincy Jones’ heart will beat for eternity,” they added.
Quincy Jones and his family, from a post dated September 15, 2023 | Source: Instagram/quincyjones
Quincy Jones celebrates Jolie Jones Levine on her birthday from a post dated October 4, 2023 | Source: Instagram/quincyjones/
The nostalgic post showed a young Jolie seated at a piano with her father leaning over, guiding her as she played. Quincy’s message read, “Happiest of all birthdays to my 1st born baby, @jolieannejones! Love U always & forever honey. Here’s to all the b-e-a-utiful memories we’ve made & will continue to make together!…xxoo…ALL my ❤️[sic].”
Jolie Jones Levine pays tribute to Quincy Jones on her Instagram stories on November 4, 2024 | Source: Instagram/jolieannejones/
Quincy III, who is the legendary singer’s fourth child, also paid tribute to his father. He shared a heartfelt Instagram post with a photo of the two together, honoring his father’s memory following his passing. Quincy III captioned the post, ” 🤲🏾💜🤲🏾🕊️.”
Quincy Jones III reposts a tribute to Quincy Jones on his Instagram stories on November 4, 2024 | Source: Instagram/therealqd3/
Nicole, who is the daughter of the late Clarence, wrote an emotional tribute to accompany the post, “Best Friends. Soulmates. I just know Clarence greeted you with some ice cubes and a glass of Petrus 🥂🙏🏽”
Culture Machine captioned it, “Quincy Jones always understood that music transcends the senses — it’s a force that comes from the heavens and echoes through time. His melodies touched our souls and will continue to shape the rhythm of the universe. Rest in power, Quincy.”