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Tony Bennett
1926-2023
Latest News: Tony Bennett Dies at 96
Grammy-winning singer Tony Bennett died on July 21, 2023, in New York City.
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His publicist confirmed the news but didn’t share a cause of death. The 96-year-old was less than two weeks away from his birthday. Bennett, whose career spanned eight decades, had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016 and retired in 2021.
Who Was Tony Bennett?
Jazz singer Tony Bennett enjoyed his first hit single, “Because of You,” in 1951, and in 1962, he released his signature song, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” Bennett’s popularity waned as younger fans turned to rock music, but he rebounded by the 1990s through increased exposure and an acclaimed MTV Unplugged appearance.
He later teamed up with artists such as Lady Gaga, Amy Winehouse, and Carrie Underwood for the highly successful Duets and Duets II albums, adding to his collection of Grammy Awards even as he approached his 90th birthday.
In 2014, the 88-year-