Article: Tony Bennett, Masterful Stylist of American Musical Standards, Dies at 96

[DallasEast]

Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96​

By Charles J. Gans | Associated Press
July 21, 2023

NEW YORK (AP) — Tony Bennett, the eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” graced a decadeslong career that brought him admirers from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, died Friday. He was 96, just two weeks short of his birthday.

Publicist Sylvia Weiner confirmed Bennett’s death to The Associated Press, saying he died in his hometown of New York. There was no specific cause, but Bennett had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016.

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[The Fonz]

I Left My Heart In San Francisco


RIP

 

[rags]

RIP.

 

[Creeper]

Big loss for us older folks. He was an icon. RIP, Tony.

 

[DoctorChicken]

A legend in the world of music. RIP Tony.

 

[big dog cowboy]

OH DAMN. That completely sucks. Icon. Legend.

RIP Tony.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

Such a legend.

 

[JohnnyTheFox]

RIP.

 

[Runwildboys]

Rest in peace. Such smooth vocals.

 

[The Fonz]

Rest in peace. Such smooth vocals.

He does more like Mel Torme

 

[Sarge]

American icon…….RIP………. …….