‘He Really Intended On…’: Rashida Jones Says Dad Quincy Jones Was Preparing His Honorary Oscar Speech Before Passing
Trigger Warning: This article contains references to an individual’s death. Rashida Jones recently honored her late father, Quincy Jones, as she accepted his honorary Lifetime Achievement Oscar at the 15th Governor Awards on November 17. The legendary music producer, who passed away on November 3, had been preparing a speech for the occasion. Rashida and her siblings delivered the heartfelt words her father wrote before his passing. The 15th Governor Awards became a moment of reflection and celebration for Quincy Jones’ legacy. Quincy passed away at 91 from pancreatic cancer and was posthumously awarded an honorary Lifetime Achievement Oscar. Rashida stood alongside her siblings Martina, Quincy III, and Kenya to accept the award on his behalf. “Our father passed away two weeks ago today,” Rashida began. “He was really excited to attend tonight, and a lot of his family are here. And he has so many friends in this room, well, actually probably in every room … because wherever he went, he made connections with everyone, real ones.” She added, “And he really, really, really intended …









