The world mourned the death of Quincy Jones, after news of his death aged 91 was announced on November 3. But while a number of celebrities, including Goldie Hawn, Elton John and Morgan Freeman, shared public tributes to the icon, his family stayed quiet since publishing the announcement — no doubt mourning the loss of a father.
“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” his family shared 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.”
Now, Quincy’s famous daughter, Rashida Jones, has spoken out almost a week after losing her father. The actress and filmmaker took to Instagram to share an emotionally penned piece dedicated to the icon.
© GettyRashida shared a rare photo with her father when she was a baby, in which he tenderly cradled her close to his cheek.
“My dad was nocturnal his whole adult life. He kept ‘jazz hours’ starting in high school and never looked back,” she wrote, sharing an emotional anecdote. “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).”
According to the actress, “he would never send me back to bed. He would smile and bring me into his arms while he continued to work…there was no safer place in the world for me.”
© Getty ImagesShe called her father a “giant,” adding that he was: “An icon. A culture shifter. A genius.”
Rashida added that these were “all accurate descriptions of my father,” before adding that “his music (and ALL of his work) was a channel for his love.”
© Getty Images“He WAS love,” she continued. “He made everyone he ever met feel loved and seen. That’s his legacy.”
“I was fortunate enough to experience this love in close proximity. I’ll miss his hugs and kisses and unconditional devotion and advice. Daddy, it is an honor to be your daughter. Your love lives forever.”
© GettyRashida, well-known for her role in sitcom Parks and Rec, is one of Quincy’s seven kids. He is also father to: Jolie, 71, Rachel, 61, Martina, 58, Quincy III, 56, Kidada, 50, and Kenya, 31.
