Quincy Jones' daughters staged a family intervention after his recent interviews: 'I am an imperfect human'

Quincy Jones is offering a heartfelt mea culpa at the urging of his six daughters, who together staged an intervention after their dad's recent bombshell interviews.

"When you've been fortunate enough to have lived such a long and crazy life (and you've recently stopped drinking -- three years ago!) certain details about specific events ... come flooding back all at once," Jones wrote in a reflective apology. "I have already reached out to my friends privately, but when you live a public life, you have a responsibility to be an example, and since I do lead a public life, I wanted to make a public apology."

The 85-year-old actor made headlines in recent weeks after making statements that rocked Hollywood, most notably that years ago, late actor Marlon Brando slept with men including Richard Pryor and Marvin Gaye. Several family members have said the claims are false, while others, including Pryor's widow, seemingly confirmed them as true.

"A couple weekends ago, my six daughters (who I'm beyond proud of) took me a side to do a surprise 'family intervention ... and I have LEARNED MY LESSON!" Jones said. "Let me tell you, I'm so grateful for my daughters because they aren't scared to stand up to their daddy. I am an imperfect human and I'm not afraid to say it."

He continued with an apology to "anyone whom my words offended, and I'm especially sorry to my friends who are still here with me and to those who aren't." He also thanked his family and friends for "calling me out when I've clearly made a mistake. Many mistakes."

While Jones noted it's sometimes "difficult to receive criticism or discipline (especially publicly) I want you to know I hear you ... Love, an 85 year old bow-legged man who is still learning from his mistakes."

Read Jones' full statement below: