As friends, family and fans of music icon Quincy Jones continue to deal with the heartbreaking news of his death, a little known story of how he cheated death 50 years ago has now resurfaced.

Jones died on Sunday, Nov. 3 at age 91 at his home in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, surrounded by family, according to a statement from his publicist, Arnold Robinson.

Quincy Jones, a prolific producer and the first Black executive at a major American record label, was best known as the architect of Michael Jackson's early success, including by producing "Thriller."

Legendary musician and producer Quincy Jones died Sunday at 91, leaving a legacy that spans cultural history and the global music industry and is still felt in Seattle today. The big picture: Known for his trailblazing productions and multi-genre contributions,

Quincy Jones, the musician, composer and producer whose work spanned everything from Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' to collaborations with Frank Sinatra, is dead.

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones died on Nov. 3 in his Los Angeles home. The prolific music producer had an incalculable impact on American popular music.

Ice-T, Michael Caines and Lynne Nottage among those mourning death of Quincy Jones. Jone died Sunday night at his home in Los Angeles.