Will Smith is mourning the passing of Quincy Jones.
On Monday morning (November 4), the Jones household introduced that the legendary producer and composer had handed away on the age of 91.
Following the information of Quincy‘s passing, the 56-year-old Oscar-winning actor, who landed his function on The Contemporary Prince of Bel-Air with Quincy‘s assist, took to Instagram to honor the legend.
Preserve studying to seek out out extra…“Quincy Jones is the true definition of a Mentor, a Father and a Pal. He pointed me towards the best components of myself,” Will wrote. “He defended me. He nurtured me. He inspired me. He impressed me. He checked me when he wanted to. He let me use his wings till mine had been robust sufficient to fly.”
Will additionally included a black-and-white picture of him and Quincy on set of The Contemporary Prince.
In the event you didn’t know, Quincy served as a producer on The Contemporary Prince and was the one which inspired and arrange an audition for Will.
Our continued ideas are with Quincy Jones‘ family members throughout this tough time. RIP.