Tony Bennett Dead, Iconic Musician Passes Away At 96

Sad news in the land of entertainment, as legendary singer Tony Bennett passed away at the age of 96 on Friday, July 21st in New York City. He was just shy of his 97th birthday, which is only two weeks away.

Tony Bennett’s Legacy

The entertainer dedicated his life to music over his decades-long career, creating such classics as “I Left My Heart In San Francisco”, “Cold, Cold Heart”, “Rags to Riches”, and so many more.

Undeniably one of the last of the great crooners, Bennett had said in the past that his lifelong goal was to produce a “hit catalog rather than hit records”. During his time, he released over 70 albums and won 19 Grammys (17 of those won after hitting the age of 60).

Bennett performed hundreds of club dates and concerts, with a commitment to preserving classic American music as written by Duke Ellington, the Gershwins, Cole Porter, Hammerstein, and Rodgers, plus many others. When Bennett was on stage, he didn’t tell his “own story”, rather he allowed the music to speak for itself. He often called himself “a tenor” who sings like “a baritone”.

Details Around His Death

Sylvia Weiner, Tony Bennett’s publicist confirmed his passing to The Associated Press. With that being said, no cause of death was provided, but in 2016, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Despite his ailment, he continues to perform, with his last appearance taking place in August 2021 at Radio City Music Hall with Lady Gaga, in a show called “One Last Time”.

On behalf of everyone here, we offer our thoughts to friends, family, and fans of Tony Bennett during this trying time. Stay tuned to CTS for any additional information about this story.