Rashida Jones pays tribute to ‘genius’ dad Quincy after his death at 91: ‘No safer place in the world for me’

Rashida Jones described her dad, Quincy Jones, as the safest “place in the world” for her in a touching tribute after his death.

“My dad was nocturnal his whole adult life,” she started in an Instagram post Thursday. “He kept ‘jazz hours’ starting in high school and never looked back.

“When I was little, I would wake up in the middle of the night to search for him. Undoubtedly, he would be somewhere in the house, composing (old school, with a pen and sheet music). He would never send me back to bed. He would smile and bring me into his arms while he continued to work…there was no safer place in the world for me.”

Rashida Jones paid tribute to her dad on social media almost a week after his death. Getty Images for Freedom Road Productions
She recalled that “there was no safer place in the world for me.” Getty Images For Montblanc

The actress, 48, went on to remember him as “a giant, an icon, a culture shifter, a genius.”

“All accurate descriptions of my father but his music (and ALL of his work) was a channel for his love. He WAS love. He made everyone he ever met feel loved and seen. That’s his legacy.”

Rashida expressed feeling fortunate enough to “experience this love in close proximity” before saying that she would miss “his hugs and kisses and unconditional devotion and advice.”

“Daddy, it is an honor to be your daughter. Your love lives forever,” she concluded her emotional post.

She also remembered him as “a giant, an icon, a culture shifter, a genius.” Getty Images
Quincy died on Sunday at age 91. Getty Images for Celebrity Fight Night

The tribute comes almost a week after the music icon died at age 91.

Quincy’s publicist, Arnold Robinson, announced the news in a statement on behalf of Jones’ family members Nov. 4.

“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” he wrote.

His rep announced the news on Nov. 4. WireImage
Quincy is survived by his seven children. Penske Media via Getty Images

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