Legendary singer Tony Bennett has sadly died at the age of 96.
Tributes to the American jazz singer, best known for his performances with singers including Frank Sinatra and Lady GaGa, have poured in.
One of the last of America’s great crooners, Tony released his first album in 1952 and went on to chart in the States in every subsequent decade of his life.
Tony Bennett has died aged 96
His death was confirmed by his publicist Sylvia Weiner this afternoon (July 21). She said he died in his hometown of New York.
Life is a gift – even with Alzheimer’s.
The singer was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2016 and went public with his diagnosis five years later.
Posting on social media following his diagnosis, Tony declared: “Life is a gift – even with Alzheimer’s.”
He performed and released music up until 2021.
Rest in Peace Tony Bennett😔
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