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Governor Newsom statement on passing of Quincy Jones

Nov 4, 2024

Governor Newsom statement on passing of Quincy Jones

Sacramento, California - Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today on the passing of musician, producer, and composer Quincy Jones:

"A titan of music, culture, and philanthropy, Quincy Jones brought the world endless joy with his optimistic spirit and colossal imagination. Not a day goes by without hearing a masterpiece that Quincy produced or hearing about the good he created with his generous heart. Jen and I - and all of California - mourn the loss of this great humanitarian and artist."

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