Legendary singer Tony Bennett has died at the age of 96.
Bennett’s passing was commemorated on his social media account.
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The performer collected 20 Grammys during his decades-long career. In recent years, Bennett is best known for his collaborations with Lady Gaga.
As of this writing, no specific cause of death has been disclosed. Bennett was widely publicized by his Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosis; the diagnosis, which he had been battling for five years at the point of his announcement, did not prevent him from performing live or making any public appearances.
The “Love For Sale” singer’s departure was confirmed by her publicist Sylvia Weiner. Weiner told The Associated Press that Bennett died at his home in New York.
Several celebrities have taken to social media to commemorate the singer’s passing, showcasing the countless artists Bennett’s legacy affected throughout his career and is a testament to his art.
Several Celebrities Pay Tribute To Tony Bennett After His Death At 96
Bennett’s death was confirmed in a post on his Instagram account.
The post read, “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 number one hit. Tony, because of you we keep your songs in our hearts forever,” the post concluded.
Singer Haley Reinhardt commented, “So honored to be able to do a duet with Tony. His legacy will surely live on, but he will be greatly missed! They don’t make them like him anymore.”
Carrie Underwood posted an Instagram carousel of photos taken with Bennett over the years. The “Some Hearts” singer wrote in the caption, “Rest in peace, Tony. You are the epitome of a gentleman with an amazing voice that God gave you. It has truly been the greatest honor of my career and my life to be able to share the stage with you… ” Will Smith also paid tribute to Bennett with a photo of the two of them together, along with his wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith. The “I-Robot” actor wrote, “Your life’s work is amazing, Tony. Thank you for sharing your gift. !”
Actor Alec Baldwin took to his Instagram to share his thoughts on Bennett’s passing.
“Everybody loves Tony,” Baldwin said in part. “To have that talent, to have that strata of style… not to mention a name,” he continued with a smile, “that not everybody loves, in some cases far from it. But everybody loves Tony, everybody loves Tony. He’s a helluva man…”
The “Rust” actor also detailed how important Bennett’s music is to him.
“When I’m really sad and I need to hear someone sing… I need to hear something beautiful, you know. I just put on that ‘Carnage Hall’ album… that’s him younger. Or I’ll play ‘Unplugged’ a few years later, and watch the movie ‘Zen Of Bennett,’ a documentary about Tony, a great movie [and] a great insight into him as an artist. And how hard he worked, and how polite he was as a human being. I’ll think of other things I might say, but I’ll think about it… But in the meantime, my heart goes out to Susan, to all of Tony’s children, and especially to Danny. who was his great partner and a man who really… had a big hand in bringing Tony to that amazing level for the second time…”
The official Twitter accounts for Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards and rock icon Billy Joel each tweeted a photo of Bennett posing with the musician.
Rest In Peace, Tony Bennett! Photo from 2015
Photo: J. Bouquet pic.twitter.com/ZYVlktk8tz
— Keith Richards (@officialKeef) July 21, 2023
Tony Bennett was one of the most important interpreters of American popular song in the mid to late 20th century. He champions songwriters who may not be known to millions of music fans. pic.twitter.com/IsopRo8jQ8
— Billy Joel (@billyjoel) July 21, 2023
Rest in Peace Tony Bennett. It was an honor to work with one of the world’s most loved, respected and legendary singers of the last century. We will miss you ❤️ pic.twitter.com/avn8K4CcgM
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) July 21, 2023
Mariah Carey also paid tribute to Bennett on social media. The “Hero” singer tweeted a picture of the two performing live and wrote “Rest In Peace Tony Bennett. It was an honor to work with one of the world’s most loved, respected and legendary singers of the last century. We will miss you, ” Carey ended with a heart emoji.
President Barack Obama posted a photo of the two of them with their wives.
“Tony Bennett is an iconic songwriter and performer who captivated generations of fans. He’s also a good person- Michelle and I will always be honored that he performed at my inauguration. We are thinking of his wife, Susan, his children, and all who miss him today,” Obama wrote.
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