Pop and jazz icon Tony Bennett has died at the age of 96

Pop and jazz icon Tony Bennett has died at the age of 96


Singer Tony Bennett, who passed away this Friday July 21st, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2016

Great loss for fans of pop music, jazz and entertainment: the legend died this Friday, July 21st Tony Bennett. The 96-year-old American star’s death has been confirmed by her publicist, Sylvia Weiner. Then, a publication on Instagram announced the departure of the musical star.

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The caption of the share reads: “Tony left us today, but just the other day he was singing on the piano, and his last song was ‘Because of you’, his first hit. Tony, thanks to you we will have your songs in our hearts forever .”

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Tony Bennett’s legacy

Anthony Dominick Benedetto, better known as Tony Bennett, was born in New York in 1926. In more than 50 years of career, he has adhered to the romantic genre and has released great hits, such as “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” and ” I want to be around”. On August 7 he would have turned 97 years old.

Tony Bennett has released over 70 albums and 19 Grammy Awards.

Source: Terra

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