Quincy Jones’ daughter Rashida pays emotional tribute to dad with rare photo: 'Your love lives forever'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Rashida Jones is remembering her late father and legendary musician Quincy Jones in a heartfelt tribute.

In an Instagram post shared on Thursday, November 7, ‘The Office’ alum reminisced about the childhood years she spent with her father while gushing about the “icon.” 

Rashida Jones pays emotional tribute to late father Quincy Jones

Praising her late father, Rashida lovingly wrote that the late musician “made everyone he ever met feel loved and seen," according to Parade.

Rashida’s father and legendary music producer Quincy Jones died on Sunday, November 3, at his home in Bel Air, Los Angeles. 

‘The Secret Garden’ singer was 91 when he passed away. Speaking out for the first time after his death, Rashida shared an unseen family photo from the time when she was a baby and praised her “genius” father for his “unconditional devotion.”

“My dad was nocturnal his whole adult life. He kept “jazz hours” starting in high school and never looked back,” wrote the 48-year-old actress in her tribute. 

She reminisced, “When I was little, I would wake up in the middle of the night to search for him. Undoubtedly, he would be somewhere in the house, composing (old school, with a pen and sheet music),” before adding, “He would never send me back to bed.”

She recalled, “He would smile and bring me into his arms while he continued to work...there was no safer place in the world for me.”

“He was a giant. An icon. A culture shifter. A genius,” the ‘Parks and Recreations’ star said about her father, before adding, “All accurate descriptions of my father but his music (and ALL of his work) was a channel for his love. He WAS love.”

“He made everyone he ever met feel loved and seen,” continued Rashida, before noting, “That’s his legacy.”

The heartbroken daughter added, “I was fortunate enough to experience this love in close proximity. I’ll miss his hugs and kisses and unconditional devotion and advice. Daddy, it is an honor to be your daughter. Your love lives forever.”

She accompanied a sepia-toned old photo of herself from her childhood days where she can be seen being safely cradled in her father's arms.

Apart from Rashida, the celebrated record producer also had six other children— Jolie, Rachel, Martina, Quincy III, Kidada, and Kenya. He also married thrice — Jeri Caldwell (1957-1966), Ulla Andersson (1967-1974), and the late Peggy Lipton (1974-1990).

Rashida Jones' post for late dad Quincy makes entertainment industry nostalgic

After Rashida Jones shared the heartfelt post for her late father, her fans and industry insiders, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Reese Witherspoon, showered her with love in the comments section.

Actress Natalie Portman wrote, "I love you lady."

"Beautiful words for a beautiful man from a beautiful daughter," said 'Charlie's Angels' star Elizabeth Banks.

Kelly Rowland wrote, "Rashida!! Sending you and your beautiful family, SO MUCH LOVE! I am so sorry!!!"

Gwyneth Paltrow noted, "So heartbroken. I love you so much."

"Love you so much Rashida! Thinking of you and your family. Holding you in a tight embrace," wrote 'American Fiction' star Tracee Ellis Ross. 

Reese Witherspoon wrote, "Such a loving tribute to your brilliant father 🕊️I'm sure there is a beautiful jazz concert in Heaven right now ❤️." 

"Wow. Thank you for sharing this. Sending you and your family love ♥️," Melissa Fumero said.

Paris Hilton wrote, "Always loved your dad so much, he was so kind, fun and full of love & happiness☺️ Such an icon and legend. I’m sending so much love to you and your family.❤️ love you."

Katie Holmes warmly added, "I send you a big hug. What a blessing you were to each other ❤️ and still are 🦋." 

"Love you! He made beautiful music and wonderful children. Rip. Big hugs," wrote the 'Scary Movie' star Marlon Wayans.

Pete Souza added, "Rashida, sorry for your loss. Sending love to you and your family."

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