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Quincy Jones, Producer of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ Dead At 91 | Billboard News

Quincy Jones, the Grammy-winning music legend and producer of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller,' has passed away at the age of 91.

Quincy Jones, the Grammy-winning music legend and producer of Michael Jackson’s Thriller, has passed away at the age of 91. His family said in a statement: “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing. He also produced the soundtrack for The Wiz starring Jackson and Diana Ross, and accomplished things like being the first African-American to be named musical director and conductor for the Oscars.

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