The 91-year-old musician died at his home in Los Angeles on Sunday night US actress Rashida Jones has paid a heartfelt tribute to her late father, the legendary record producer Quincy Jones, describing him as a "culture shifter" and "genius" after his passing last week. The 91 year-old musical icon, famed for his work with the likes of Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson, passed away on Sunday evening at his home in Los Angeles, embraced by family. 'Parks And Recreation' star Rashida took to Instagram to express her sorrow, labelling her father "an icon", a "culture shifter", and a "genius", adding how his music was "a channel for his love".
"He WAS love," she captioned a photo of them together. He made everyone he ever met feel loved and seen. That’s his legacy.
" "I was lucky enough to feel this love up close. I'll miss his hugs and kisses, his unwavering support and advice. Dad, being your daughter is a privilege.
Your love is eternal." Rashida reflected on her father's night owl tendencies, sticking to "jazz hours" from high school days. "As a youngster, I’d find myself waking up at night to look for him," she wrote.
The former The Office actor, added: "Without fail, he'd be somewhere at home, writing music (the old-fashioned way, with pen and paper)." "He'd never send me back to bed, but would smile, take me into his embrace, and keep working..
. there was no place safer for me in the world. He WAS love," the 48 year old captioned a picture of the pair.
"He made everyone.