Singer Tony Bennett died yesterday at the age of 96.
The musician has been remembered by many celebrities and friends, from musicians to former Presidents.
Bennett, who began his professional career in the forties, reportedly still relied on music until his last days.
An Instagram post announcing Bennett’s death read in part, “But he was still singing another day at his piano, and his last song was ‘Because Of You,’ his first number one hit.”
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As of this writing, Bennett’s team has not released a specific cause of death, although Bennett has been open about his battle with Alzheimer’s Disease in recent years.
Bennett announced his battle with the disease two years ago, also telling the public that he had been suffering from Alzheimer’s for half a decade at that point.
Bennett had a friend and collaborator in Lady Gaga in her later years. Gaga paid tribute to Bennett at last year’s Grammys.
Former Mr. Beatle. Paul McCartney is also a fan of Bennett’s artistry and has collaborated with the “New York State of Mind” singer in the past. McCartney, who will soon collaborate on a podcast about his lyrical work, paid tribute to Bennett on social media Saturday morning.
McCartney Calls Bennett ‘Singer Special’ In Hilarious Instagram Tribute
McCartney posted tributes to the beloved entertainer on both his Instagram and Twitter accounts and wrote lengthy tributes in both posts.
On Instagram, the “Here Today” singer wrote, “So sad to hear Tony Bennett has passed away. He was a special singer and a good friend. I had the privilege of working with him on several occasions and he was always a joy to watch. Thank you Tony for the joy that you brought into our world. Love Paul”
On Twitter, McCartney included photos from different events, featuring himself and Bennett posing together.
Very sad to hear that Tony Bennett has passed away. He is a special singer and a good friend. I have had the privilege of working with him on several occasions and he is always fascinating to watch. Thank you Tony for the joy you bring to our world. Love Paul pic.twitter.com/nTxIHaooIl
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) July 22, 2023
McCartney’s followers on both accounts posted their own tributes to the “The Very Thought Of You” crooner.
One fan commented on McCartney’s Instagram tribute, “Paul, I remember seeing you both at the Bridge School Benefit in 2004, and Tony said you were the nicest people he’d ever met. And you know he met a lot of people. He adores you! Sending hugs and love.”
“Two of the greatest singers…. ever,” wrote another.
McCartney Will Look at His Own Art With Upcoming Podcast
McCartney is still deep into a new project! The Blast takes a look at the latest, which was announced earlier this week.
The rocker will sit down with “The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present” collaborator Paul Muldoon to examine specific songs from his extensive catalog of music over the years.
Muldoon, who is a poet himself, revealed a bit about the podcast’s inspiration in a teaser trailer for the project. Discussing the decision to continue his collaboration with McCartney, he said, “When we listened back to the tapes [from the book’s composition], we realized there was something very special going on in this conversation. As we explore this journey in turn, it becomes clear how much of McCartney’s biography is, indeed, embedded in the lyrics, all the way back to his childhood in Liverpool [England].” Muldoon explained. (via trailer, per The Blast)
The podcast will be split into two seasons, with the first arriving on September 20. The second season will be released in January!
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