Tony Bennett: Legendary American singer dies aged 96

A legend is gone. Americansinger and musician Tony Bennett has died at the age of 96, his agent Sylvia Weiner told the Associated Press. The precise cause of death has not yet been determined.

Death of Tony Bennett: A legendary career

The interpreter of the famous song I left my heart in San Francisco, died in his native New York City, two weeks before his birthday. Diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2016, he had continued to perform and record until 2021. He was considered one of the finest performers of the 50s and early 60s. Tony Bennett saw his career take off again in the 90s, under the direction of his son Danny.

A few years later, the artist had the opportunity to perform a memorable duet on Body and Soul with Amy Winehouse, released a full duet album with Diana Krall and a few songs with Lady Gaga. His last public appearance was with the famous singer, at Radio City Music Hall, in August 2021.

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What did Tony Bennett die of?

Highly regarded by the music industry, his mentor Frank Sinatra described him as 'the best singer in the business', in 1965, to Life Magazine.

Tony Bennett is the best singer in the business. He excites me when I watch him. He moves me. He's the singer who gets across what the composer has in mind, and probably a little more.

The crooner with over 70 albums received almost 20 Grammy Awards throughout his career. For the moment, the circumstances of his death have not been revealed.

More information to come.

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Variety: Tony Bennett, Master Pop Vocalist, Dies at 96

BFMTV: LE CROONER TONY BENNETT EST MORT À L'ÂGE DE 96 ANS

Le Parisien: Le chanteur américain Tony Bennett est mort à l’âge de 96 ans