LOS ANGELES (AP) — Just weeks after his death at the age of 91, legendary music producer and composer Quincy Jones was honored with an honorary Oscar by the Hollywood Film Academy at a ceremony Sunday.

Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Broccoli, siblings and producers of the James Bond film franchise. Wilson received the Irving G. Received the Thalberg Memorial Award, which was attended by stars such as Tom Hanks, Jude Law and Kate Winslet.

Jones, who died on Nov. 3, worked with musicians ranging from Count Basie to Frank Sinatra and reshaped pop music with his collaborations with Michael Jackson over a 70-year career. In 1971, he served as music director and conductor of the 43rd Academy Awards. He composed the scores for “The Wiz” and “The Color Purple”.

Actor Jamie Foxx said of Jones, “Even though he lived 91 years, he was gone too soon.”

Fox, who played the young Ray Charles with Jones’ help, said, “Tonight we pay tribute to his creativity and genius in cinema.”

A group of singers, led by Jennifer Hudson, paid tribute to Jones with a musical performance as images of the producer at work were shown on the screen.

Jones’ honorary Oscar was accepted by her children, including actor Rashida Jones, who read a speech she prepared for Sunday’s honor.

Jones’ speech said, “I share this award and tonight’s honor with all the wonderful directors, great actors, and of course the extraordinary songwriters, composers and musicians.”

Broccoli and Wilson were introduced by most recent Bond actor Daniel Craig. He praised both of them, saying, “I can’t tell you how much I admire your honesty in maintaining your singular vision.”

British romantic comedy screenwriter and director Richard Curtis, who wrote and directed “Love Actually” and “Four Weddings and a Funeral”, was awarded the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for his philanthropy. Curtis co-founded the British charity Comic Relief, which has raised over £1 billion to help children around the world, including the annual Red Nose Day fundraising event.

Hugh Grant, who starred in his films, said, “Not content with saving the British film industry, he decided he also had to try to save the whole bloody world.”

Casting director Juliet Taylor, who worked on “Mississippi Burning” and “Hannah and Her Sisters”, also received an honorary Oscar.

Nicole Kidman said that Taylor should be commended for “the way she opened doors for other women”. Taylor gave Meryl Streep her first role.

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