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Oprah Winfrey, President Biden, VP Harris, Paul McCartney and more pay tribute to Quincy Jones

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Oprah Winfrey, President Biden, VP Harris, Paul McCartney and more pay tribute to Quincy Jones
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Oprah Winfrey, President Biden, VP Harris, Paul McCartney and more pay tribute to Quincy Jones

2024-11-05 07:17 Last Updated At:07:20

NEW YORK (AP) — Reactions to the death of Quincy Jones, who died Sunday at age 91:

— "My beloved Q. The world’s beloved Q. The one and only Quincy Jones “discovered” me for “The Color Purple” movie in 1985. My life changed forever for the better after meeting him. I had never experienced, nor have since, anyone who’s heart was so filled with love. He walked around with his heart wide open, and he treated everybody as if they were the most important person he’d ever met. He was the Light. No shadows. He was love lived out loud in human form and he was the first person I ever loved unconditionally. That’s how we signed all our notes to each other, “Unconditionally…” Oprah Winfrey on Instagram.

— “He was supremely talented, and I felt privileged to have known him for many years. He was friends with George Martin, the Beatles’ producer and, between the two of them, produced some very fine music. Quincy or ‘Quince’ or ‘Q’, as he was known, always had a twinkle in his eye and had a very positive, loving spirit which infected everyone who knew him. His work with Michael Jackson is, of course, legendary and he had so many other strings to his musical bow,” Paul McCartney on Instagram.

— "Quincy is the reason why I decided to become a record producer. His records were my go-to when I started engineering. All of the time that I spent hanging out with him was priceless and I love how open he was- the advice he gave me, the conversations we had have helped me in my life and career. Forever inspired by the incomparable Quincy Jones,” Dr. Dre, on Instagram.

— “I was honored to call Quincy a friend. I will always remember his generosity of spirit, his selfless support, and his deep kindness. Our world has lost a giant. But in his melodies, and in the lives he touched, Quincy’s legacy will live on forever,” Vice President Kamala Harris, in a statement Monday.

— “Quincy Jones is the true definition of a Mentor, a Father and a Friend. 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,” - Will Smith on Instagram.

— “I am speechless at the moment. What this man means to me goes extremely deep. What a life. What an expression of authenticity. What a teacher. I am humbled that I was given the gift of your openness and friendship. I am still processing,” Lenny Kravitz on X.

— “My fans know how important Quincy was to the fabric of my music. I was given the opportunity to write a foreword to his book and tried to capture what he meant to me as a human. Let’s celebrate his life today,” Abel Tesfaye/The Weeknd on X.

— “I woke up today to the Terrible news that we lost Quincy Jones.. Genius is a description loosely used but Rarely deserved. Point blank, Quincy was the MAN. I won my 1st Grammy with Quincy and I live with his Wisdom daily,” Ice-T on X.

— “My Celestial twin Quincy was a titan in the musical world. He was a wonderful and unique human being, lucky to have known him,” Michael Caine on X (Both Caine and Jones were born March 14, 1933).

— “Quincy Jones was a musical genius who transformed the soul of America – one beat, one rhythm, and one rhyme at a time. ... He was a great unifier, who believed deeply in the healing power of music to restore hope and uplift those suffering from hunger, poverty, and violence, in America and the continent of Africa,” President Joe Biden in a statement Monday.

— “His music appealed to listeners of every race and every age. And by building a career that took him from the streets of Chicago to the heights of Hollywood, Quincy paved the way for generations of Black executives to leave their mark on the entertainment business,” former President Barack Obama on X.

— “Today, we say goodbye to the legendary Quincy Jones—a musical giant whose genius reshaped our world and left an enduring legacy. Rest well, Quincy. #legend,” Morgan Freeman on X.

— “R.I.P to my mentor #QuincyJones, you’re the reason I became a composer at 16… Long live the musical king,” Wyclef Jean on X

— “He asked, where are you from? Philly I replied, his eyes twinkled and he talked about the Uptown Theater. I was so thrilled to meet Mr. American Music himself. I literally kneeled because he was a King. Thank you Mr. Quincy Jones for giving us all the sound,” Colman Domingo on X.

— “A masterful musician, composer, and orchestrator, who left his mark on the American musical culture. A man of soulfulness and swing. 'If music be the food of love , play on,'” Wendell Pierce on X.

— “We’ve lost a pure unadulterated genius. 20th century music carries his imprint,” playwright Lynn Nottage on X.

— “Quincy Jones was so much more than just a musical genius. He was a raconteur, film artist, and a good man. We were very lucky to have had him,” Lee Grant on X.

— “My hero. truly one of the greatest minds the music world has ever known. he was so kind to me, so wonderful, such an influence. his legacy and his music will live forever. thank you for everything, Q. you were the dude,” Harry Connick Jr. on Instagram.

Ice-T, Michael Caine pay tribute to Quincy Jones

Ice-T, Michael Caine pay tribute to Quincy Jones

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2014 file photo, Producer Quincy Jones, of the documentary film "Keep On Keepin' On," poses for a portrait, in New York, Sept. 23, 2014. (Photo by Drew Gurian/Invision/AP, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2014 file photo, Producer Quincy Jones, of the documentary film "Keep On Keepin' On," poses for a portrait, in New York, Sept. 23, 2014. (Photo by Drew Gurian/Invision/AP, File)

Ice-T, Michael Caine pay tribute to Quincy Jones

Ice-T, Michael Caine pay tribute to Quincy Jones

LONDON (AP) — Substitute Harry Wilson scored twice in added time as Fulham rallied for a 2-1 home win over Brentford in the Premier League on Monday.

Wilson came on in the 82nd minute and equalized in the second minute of injury time by meeting a cross from Adama Traore and, with his back toward the goal, flicking the ball inside the far post. He then netted the winner four minutes later with a stooping header from another cross from Antonee Robinson as Fulham was finally rewarded for its attacking play.

Fulham had only been behind for 113 minutes in the league all season and controlled most of the early action, only for Brentford to take the lead in the 24th against the run of play.

Sloppy play in midfield by Fulham gave the visitors possession and German midfielder Vitaly Janelt let fly with a shot from almost 30 meters out that flew inside Bernd Leno’s left-hand post.

Marco Silva’s Fulham side pushed forward but never looked like scoring until Wilson's late double.

The win lifts Fulham into ninth place in the league table while Brentford remains in 13th.

“It’s emotionally very tough right now.," said Brentford coach Thomas Frank. “When you’re leading in the 92nd minute, it’s tough for us to even have a draw — and then we lose it.

“On the day, Fulham were better but we showed a lot of resilience and defending. I thought that could give us the win but then there was an unbelievable touch from Wilson where 99 times out of 100 it doesn’t go in. Then we could have won, and in the end, we lost it. It was brutal.”

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Brentford's goalkeeper Mark Flekken reacts after conceding a goal scored by Fulham's Harry Wilson, his sides first goal, during the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Brentford at Craven Cottage stadium in London, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Brentford's goalkeeper Mark Flekken reacts after conceding a goal scored by Fulham's Harry Wilson, his sides first goal, during the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Brentford at Craven Cottage stadium in London, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Fulham's Tom Cairney celebrates towards the fans after the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Brentford at Craven Cottage stadium in London, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, Fulham won thematic 2-1. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Fulham's Tom Cairney celebrates towards the fans after the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Brentford at Craven Cottage stadium in London, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, Fulham won thematic 2-1. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Brentford's Vitaly Janelt celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the game during the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Brentford at Craven Cottage stadium in London, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Brentford's Vitaly Janelt celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the game during the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Brentford at Craven Cottage stadium in London, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Brentford's Vitaly Janelt, right, celebrates with teammate Brentford's Keane Lewis-Potter after scoring the opening goal of the game during the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Brentford at Craven Cottage stadium in London, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Brentford's Vitaly Janelt, right, celebrates with teammate Brentford's Keane Lewis-Potter after scoring the opening goal of the game during the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Brentford at Craven Cottage stadium in London, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Fulham's Raul Jimenez, left heads the ball under pressure from Brentford's Ethan Pinnock during the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Brentford at Craven Cottage stadium in London, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Fulham's Raul Jimenez, left heads the ball under pressure from Brentford's Ethan Pinnock during the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Brentford at Craven Cottage stadium in London, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Fulham's Reiss Nelson, left, takes a shot at goal as Brentford's Mads Roerslev defends during the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Brentford at Craven Cottage stadium in London, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Fulham's Reiss Nelson, left, takes a shot at goal as Brentford's Mads Roerslev defends during the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Brentford at Craven Cottage stadium in London, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Fulham's Harry Wilson celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Brentford at Craven Cottage stadium in London, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Fulham's Harry Wilson celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Brentford at Craven Cottage stadium in London, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

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