ITV Good Morning Britain pauses show to announce death of music legend
dailyrecord.co.ukThe Good Morning Britain news segment delivered a sombre interruption to today's show to share the sad news that music industry legend Quincy Jones has passed away at the age of 91.
Best known for his iconic collaborations with mega-stars like Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and Ray Charles, Jones' passing was mourned live on air.A heartfelt statement released by the family read: "Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones' passing.
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." Ranvir Singh took a poignant pause to convey the announcement about Jones, whose death was confirmed by his publicist, Arnold Robinson, late Sunday night at his home in Bel Air.
Renowned for producing Michael Jackson's monumental 'Thriller' album, Jones also arranged records for legendary artists like Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald, and crafted soundtracks for 'Roots' and 'In the Heat of the Night'.Jones' ventures spanned TV and film, founding a production company in 1990 that brought to life the hit series 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'.
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