Rashida Jones Pays Tribute to Quincy Jones as She Accepts His Posthumous Honorary Oscar

Rashida Jones, an American actress and filmmaker, paid heartfelt tribute to her father, Quincy Jones, at the 15th Governor Awards on November 17, where he received a posthumous honorary Lifetime Achievement Oscar, PEOPLE reported. Quincy Jones, the legendary music producer, passed away from pancreatic cancer on November 3 at the age of 91. The Jones family's appearance at the awards marked their first public event following Quincy's death.

During the ceremony, Rashida stood on stage with her siblings Martina, Quincy III, and Kenya, expressing how their father was eager to attend and had been preparing a speech for the event. In her moving speech, Rashida shared Quincy's words, highlighting his joy in receiving the award and reflecting on the early days of dreaming about film composition during his time in Seattle. He remembered significant career milestones, and collaborations with renowned artists like Sydney Pollack, Richard Brooks, and Steven Spielberg, and expressed pride in contributing to the music industry's evolution.

Rashida further shared that her father's legacy was imbued with genuine connections and love, sentiments Quincy often cited as central to life. Despite acknowledging the tough choice to attend the ceremonies so soon after his passing, the family wanted to honor his extraordinary life and career. As Rashida concluded, she invited attendees to remember Quincy through his beloved music, celebrating his unmatched dedication and passion, capped by his advice to, "Live every day like it’s your last, and one day you’ll be right." A private family funeral was conducted a week after Quincy's death, with plans for a public memorial in progress.

The event, alongside family attendance, also honored Quincy’s monumental impact over his extensive seven-decade career, leaving behind a legacy marked by significant contributions to music and film, remembered fondly by many collaborators and friends.

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