American song loses one of its oldest stars. 96-year-old singer Tony Bennett died in New York, his hometown, on Friday July 21.
American singer Tony Bennett died at the age of 96 this Friday, July 21, 2023 in New York, as revealed in a press release by his agent Sylvia Weiner, without specifying the circumstances of the death. Two weeks away from celebrating his 97th birthday, the famous crooner had been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease since 2016.
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga on the Cheek to Cheek album tour
Tony Bennett, a rich career and choice collaborations
Referred to by many as the last of the great American crooners, Tony Bennett enjoyed immense success during his career spanning more than 70 years and boasting 70 albums, 20 Grammy Awards and more than 50 million records sold worldwide. Although he remained in the shadow of Frank Sinatra for a long time, he sang a duet several times with him. More recently, he had concocted two albums with singer Lady Gaga: Cheek to Cheek in 2014 and Love for Sale in 2021.
2023-07-21 15:22:57
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