The Beatles legend shared a photo with his 4.5m Instagram followers on Thursday (October 31) to mark Halloween

McCartney remembered the "supremely talented" producer and musician, and the "private moments we were lucky enough to have with the great man"

Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller” album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists, has died at 91.

It was the news fans dreaded, and the four men who comprised The Beatles kept it from them for as long as possible. But Paul McCartney shattered the illusion in 1970 with a series of comments that made it impossible for fans to harbor any more illusions.

Paul McCartney recently paid his respects to legendary producer and friend Quincy Jones, who passed away at age 91.

Paul McCartney, Will Smith, Ice-T and Michael Caine are among those mourning death of Quincy Jones. Jone died Sunday night at his home in Los Angeles. Jones’ historic career ranged

T and Michael Caine are among those mourning the death of Quincy Jones. Jones died Sunday night at his home in Los Angeles. Jones’

Quincy Jones, renowned music producer, passed away at 91. He was known for his work with Michael Jackson, producing iconic albums like Thriller. Jones collaborated with music legends like Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles.