Quincy Jones Given Posthumous Oscar: Watch Daughter Rashida Deliver His Acceptance Speech
About two weeks ago, Quincy Jones, one of the giants of American popular music, died at the age of 91. Before his passing, Jones was set to receive and honorary lifetime achievement Oscar. On Sunday night, the Academy held its annual Governors Awards, where both Quincy Jones and casting director Juliet Taylor were scheduled to receive the Academy Honorary Award. (Writer/director Richard Curtis and James Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson also received honorary Oscars.) Quin...
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About two weeks ago, Quincy Jones, one of the giants of American popular music, died at the age of 91. Before his passing, Jones was set to receive and honorary lifeti... more info