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Will Smith has hailed Quincy Jones as a “mentor” and a father figure to him. The legendary record producer passed away on Sunday (03.11.24), aged 91, and Will has taken to social media to pay a glowing tribute to Quincy. Will, 56 – who landed his starring role on ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’, his hit TV sitcom, with Quincy’s help – wrote on Instagram: “Quincy Jones is the true definition of a Mentor, a Father and a Friend. He pointed me toward the greatest parts of myself. He defended me. He nurtured me. He encouraged me. He inspired me. He checked me when he needed to. He let me use his wing…