Singer Tony Bennett dies aged 96 in New York

GRIEF

The news was confirmed by the artist’s advisory

American singer Tony Bennett died on Friday (21) at the age of 96 in his hometown of New York, the news was confirmed by the artist’s advisor, Bennett was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2016.

The singer has 41 Grammy nominations, winning 20 awards, in addition to receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award for Lifetime Achievement, known worldwide for the song “I Left My Heart in San Francisco”, released in 1962.

Note published on the artist’s profile:

Tony left us today, but he was still singing the other day on his piano and his last song was “Because of You”, his first No. 1 hit.

Tony, because of you we have your songs in our hearts forever. ❤

Tony left us today but he was still singing the other day at his piano and his last song was, “Because of You,” his first #1 hit.

Tony, because of you we have your songs in our heart forever. ❤ pic.twitter.com/hsOqtSdTNg

—Tony Bennett (@itstonybennett) July 21, 2023

In 80 years of his career, Bennett has performed duets with artists from various genres and marked generations. In 2012 he released an album in partnership with Latin American artists, which included Brazilians Roberto Carlos, Ana Carolina and Maria Gadu.

Excerpt from the program 60 Minutes, hosted by Anderson Cooper, shown on CBS in October 2021, Tony Bennett’s last public appearance alongside Lady Gaga.

My sincere condolences to the passing of Tony Bennett, so dear to Lady Gaga. Strength to my goddess! 🖤 ​​RIP

I leave here this beautiful moment of him recognizing her, even when he suffered from Alzheimer’s. pic.twitter.com/9o3ieUfEn7

— Jader (@brnojder) July 21, 2023

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