Quincy Jones, the music producer and composer who worked with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and Michael Jacksondied at the age of 91.

The music legend’s best-known credits include producing Jackson’s 1982 album Thriller.

Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, confirmed that he died Sunday at his home in Bel Air, surrounded by family.

In a statement, his family said: “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of the passing of our father and brother Quincy Jones.”

“And while this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the beautiful life he lived and know there will never be another like him,” they added.

Jones became one of the first successful black executives in Hollywood, and he was behind many of the biggest hits of his era, including Billie Jean, Thriller, and Jackson’s Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough. #

While he also produced for Aretha Franklin, Donna Summer and Sinatra, Jones also made his mark as a successful composer, having composed music for dozens of films.

He also founded the television and film production company in 1990, which would create Fresh Prince of Bel Air, the hit sitcom starring Will Smith.

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