Quincy Jones dies aged 91

Quincy Jones has died aged 91

One of the most important names in 20th century soul music - Quincy Jones - has died.

He was 91 and had an almost unparalled 70-year career - turning Michael Jackson into a megastar and producing countless other soul acts including Donna Summer, Patti Austin and James Ingram.

Quincy's publicist confirmed he died on Sunday evening at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by family.

In a statement, they said: "Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing. And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.”

Most notably, Quincy produced Michael Jackson's three biggest albums - "Off The Wall", "Bad" and "Thriller", which remains the best-selling album by any artist of all time.

A collaborator with other music giants like Frank Sinatra, Quincy also released music under his name - coming up with classics like "Ai No Corrida" and "Stuff Like That".

He went on to win 80 Grammy Awards and was nominated for seven Oscars. He also had an incredibly successful career behind the scenes in film and TV, making "The Color Purple" with Steven Spielberg and introducing the world to a young Will Smith when he created cult 90s sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air".

Tributes have poured in from across the music industry, including from Chic's Nile Rodgers: