Cult American singer Tony Bennett (real name Anthony Dominic Benedetto) has died at the age of 96 after battling Alzheimer’s disease. writes about it Associated press citing publisher Sylvia Weiner.
Weiner confirmed his death to the agency, saying that Bennett died in his hometown of New York. No specific cause of death was given, but Bennett was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016.
The last of the US cult bar singers of the mid-twentieth century, Bennett often said that his lifelong passion was to create “a catalog of hits, not hit records.” She has released more than 70 albums, which have earned her 19 competitive Grammys, all but two since she was 60. In addition, according to media reports, the musician enjoyed the deep and unchanging love of fans and fellow artists.
Tony Bennett is a traditional swing and pop singer with jazz elements. The artist has sold over 50 million records worldwide during his creative career.
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