Quincy Jones’ cause of death revealed to be pancreatic cancer

Quincy Jones’ cause of death has been released.
The legendary music producer and composer died on Nov. 3 at age 91. According to a death certificate obtained by USA TODAY, the cause of death was determined to be pancreatic cancer. The document noted Jones died at his Los Angeles home and had been living with the disease for years.
A week later, Jones was buried at a Los Angeles-area cemetery, the document states. A private memorial service was held for Jones, 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.”
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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: KiMi Robinson, Kristin McGrath and Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY; Reuters
(This story was updated to add a video and new information.)