Quincy Jones Reportedly Recovering Well After Suffering Health Scare

Quincy Jones is recovering after being hospitalized due to a severe adverse reaction to food. Fortunately, the 90-year-old artist was examined, cleared by doctors, and discharged.

In the past, Jones has openly shared his health struggles, including having undergone two surgeries for brain aneurysms. He recently paid tribute to the late Tina Turner, expressing his admiration and recounting their collaborative experiences.

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Quincy Jones is recovering after a recent health incident that left him needing medical attention. According to TMZ, Jones encountered a severe adverse reaction to a food item over the weekend, leading to his hospitalization. Paramedics swiftly responded to the distress call at his Los Angeles residence on Saturday afternoon and transported him to the emergency room.

Fortunately, the 90-year-old artist was examined and cleared by medical professionals, allowing him to be discharged from the hospital. As the outlet reports, Jones' representative reassured concerned fans that he remained conscious throughout the ordeal and was in "great spirits" during his recovery.

Despite maintaining his privacy regarding his recent health scare, Jones has been remarkably open about his past health battles. The musical maestro disclosed his challenges in a 2018 documentary titled "Quincy," including two brain aneurysms.

In 1974, Jones confronted a life-threatening situation when he was struck by a brain aneurysm, a harrowing event that compelled him to undergo two surgeries. As a result, he now carries six steel pins implanted within his skull.

Sharing his incredible journey, Jones candidly unveiled these profound details in his documentary, offering audiences a glimpse into the impact of these health struggles on his life. Reflecting on the trying period, he remarked, "I had two brain aneurysms. So I would classify as having some experience with trauma to the brain."

Jones took to social media in May to share a heartfelt tribute expressing his deep admiration and reverence for the late Tina Turner.

Reflecting on their shared time on Earth, Jones wrote, "Ms. Tina Turner was the one & ONLY Tina Turner, & I'm immensely honored that we got to be on this planet simultaneously. What a woman & what a soul…The best to ever do it. From working together on music to having her on 'We Are The World,' the memories are full of love & layered with laughter."

Jones also revealed an intriguing behind-the-scenes story, recalling how he initially envisioned Turner for the role of Shug Avery in the iconic film adaptation of "The Color Purple."

Recalling, he shared, "I initially had the idea to cast her as Shug Avery in 'The Color Purple,' but after Steven & I outlined the role to her, she told us that she had lived it and would never be subjected to such violence moving forward."

The music composer continued, "She then went on to do 'Mad Max,' and I have respected her even more ever since. She was a powerful woman who weathered much of life & she earned every ounce of praise & more. Miss you already, TT."

Born in 1934 on the vibrant South Side of Chicago, Jones showed remarkable talent for music at an early age, playing various instruments and honing his skills as an arranger in high school.

Daily Mail said he earned scholarships to Seattle University and later Berklee College of Music in Boston. However, his thirst for practical knowledge led him to leave formal education behind and embark on a journey as a musician alongside band leader Lionel Hampton, further refining his arranging skills.

Jones later moved to New York City, offering him a chance to collaborate with legendary figures in the music industry. His reputation as a gifted musician and arranger flourished after working with luminaries like Sarah Vaughn, Dinah Washington, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Frank Sinatra.

Defying conventions, Jones shattered the racial ceiling in the music industry when he was appointed Vice-President of Mercury Records in 1961, becoming the first African-American to hold such a position. Jones established his record label, Qwest Records, in 1980 through a joint venture with Warner Bros. Records.