How many grandchildren does Quincy Jones have? Family life explored as music legend dies aged 91

Quincy Jones, who composed music for films such as The Italian Job, recently passed away on November 3, 2024, at the age of 91. The legendary record producer was a father of seven children.

He is also survived by his seven grandchildren, including Isaiah Jones Koenig, Quincy Renzo Delight Jones IV, Donovan Levine, Sunny Levine, and Nea Jones. However, the identities of two other grandchildren are yet to be made official.

Jones won various accolades over the years for his contributions to the music industry, such as the Academy Honorary Award. He also served as a producer for various albums of popular artists, including Michael Jackson.

He even worked with bands such as The Brothers Johnson, and his composing career began with Frank Sinatra's album, It Might as Well Be Swing. He further collaborated with musicians such as Sarah Vaughan and Billy Eckstine, slowly expanding his career to films, where he composed the soundtracks of The Wiz, The Color Purple, and many more.

The news of Quincy Jones' demise was confirmed to CNN by his publicist Arnold Robinson. He described Jones' death as an "incredible loss" for his entire family, adding that there won't be another person like him. The statement continued:

"He is truly one of a kind and we will miss him dearly; we take comfort and immense pride in knowing that the love and joy, that were the essence of his being, was shared with the world through all that he created. Through his music and his boundless love, Quincy Jones' heart will beat for eternity."

On the other hand, well-known personalities took to different social media platforms to express their grief over Quincy Jones' demise. Actor Will Smith added a black-and-white photo with Jones on his social media handles and called the latter a mentor, father, and friend. The Bad Boys star also mentioned:

"He pointed me toward the greatest parts of myself. He defended me. He nurtured me. He encouraged me. He inspired me. He checked me when he needed to. He let me use his wings until mine were strong enough to fly."

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Quincy Jones' children are pursuing successful careers in different fields: Family and other details explored

Also known as Quincy Delight Jones Jr., his personal life had also been in the spotlight alongside his career. His three marriages ended in divorce, while the longest one was to the late actress and singer Peggy Lipton, and they shared two children, Kidada Ann Jones and Rashida Jones. The duo exchanged vows in 1974 and separated in 1990.

Furthermore, Quincy Jones has two more daughters, Rachel Jones and Kenya Kinski-Jones, from his previous relationships with dancer Carol Reynolds and actress and model Nastassja Kinski respectively.

However, in 1953, Quincy Jones first tied the knot with Jeri Caldwell, who was featured in the film Panic in Echo Park, as per People magazine. The pair divorced in 1966 and had a daughter named Jolie Jones Levine. He had two other kids as well, Martina Jones and Quincy Delight Jones, from his marriage to former model Ulla Anderson between 1967 and 1974.

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1) Jolie Jones Levine was briefly active as an actress

The Chicago, Illinois native's eldest child Jolie started working as a model and later expanded her career to films. However, she slowly began maintaining privacy from the public, after contracting Electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS). She is a mother of two children, Donovan and Sunny, born from her marriage to Stewart Levine.

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2) Rachel Jones and Martina Jones are mostly active on social media

Rachel and Martina have preferred to keep their personal lives away from public view. However, the duo is active on social media, with the former running a mobile veterinary practice and her Instagram timeline mostly including pictures featuring animals. Rachel is also a mother of two kids, whose identities remain unknown.

Meanwhile, Martina is a photographer and she frequently shares glimpses of her photography skills on Instagram.

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3) Quincy Delight Jones III has worked with various artists

According to People magazine, Quincy Delight Jones III is a producer of various musical projects, released by artists like Ice Cube, Lionel Richie, and more. He is also the co-founder of a marketing company, Feel Rich, Inc. Quincy was married to Koa Jones and they share two children, Quincy Renzo Delight Jones IV and Nea Jones.

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4) Kidada Ann Jones and Kenya Kinski-Jones are pursuing a career in modeling

Quincy Jones' fifth child, Kidada, is a model and has been featured on the cover of various publications like Harper's Bazaar. She tied the knot with Jeffrey Nash in 2003, however, they split in 2006. Further, Quincy Jones' youngest child, Kenya, is also active in the same field and has worked with companies such as The Lions and Ford Models.

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5) Rashida Jones has been featured in various shows

The sixth child, Rashida, is a popular face in films and television. She began her career on television with a miniseries, The Last Don. Rashida gained recognition for playing Louisa Fenn in Boston Public and has portrayed lead roles in other shows like The Office, Parks and Recreation, and more. She is also the mother of a son, Isaiah Jones Koening, born from her marriage to musician Ezra Koenig.

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