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Quincy Jones' cause of death revealed: Reports
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Quincy Jones' cause of death has been revealed, according to reports.
The legendary music producer and composer died from pancreatic cancer earlier this month at age 91, according to a death certificate obtained by CNN and People. The filing noted Jones had been living with the disease for years, CNN reported.
Jones died Nov. 3, his publicist said. A private memorial service was held for Jones last week, the Associated Press reported, with a larger, public service in the works.
The musician, who produced Jackson's iconic album "Thriller" and the charity song "We Are the World," took home nearly 30 Grammys during his career, received multiple Oscar nominations for his film music and was awarded a National Medal of Arts.
His name appears as a producer, composer, conductor, arranger or performer on more than 400 albums. He composed roughly 35 film scores.
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He is survived by seven children, including actress Rashida Jones.
"He was a giant. An icon. A culture shifter. A genius. All accurate descriptions of my father but his music (and ALL of his work) was a channel for his love. He WAS love," Rashida Jones wrote in an Instagram tribute on Nov. 7. "He made everyone he ever met feel loved and seen. That's his legacy."
Rashida Joneshonors dad Quincy Jones after his death: 'Your love lives forever'
Quincy Jones leaves behindiconic music legacy, from 'Thriller' to 'We Are the World'
Jones suffered from other health problems during his lifetime. He had two nearly fatal brain aneurysms in 1974. The resulting metal plate in his head ensured he would never play trumpet again.
A number of stars have died from pancreatic cancer, including "Little House on the Prairie" actor Michael Landon, soul singer Aretha Franklin, "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek and "Days of Our Lives" icon Drake Hogestyn.
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Contributing: Kristin McGrath and Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY; Reuters
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