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.
“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’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 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.
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.”
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.
“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.
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.
