He was dear to all, we will always remember him.

death of tony bennettThe last great American singer, aged 96, has left a void in the world of music and entertainment. However, he also leaves the great awareness of always having a context that has left much to be desired in terms of music and humanity. With a public message, Tony Bennett’s wife, Susan Benedetto, thanked fans who poured in their affection and tribute to her husband following his death.

Message from Tony Bennett’s wife

Susan Benedetto, wife of Tony Bennett, posted a message jointly signed by their son, Danny Bennett. The message posted on Instagram by Bennett and his family read: “Thank you to all of Tony’s fans, friends and colleagues who have celebrated his life and humanity and shared their love for him and his musical legacy.”

It’s still:

From his first performance as the Waiters singer in Queens to his last performance at Radio City Music Hall in 2021, Tony has delighted us and many others by performing his favorite songs. And while today was a sad day for all of us, we can find joy in Tony’s legacy forever.

Tony Bennett was suffering from Alzheimer’s

Suzanne Benedetto, 56, previously said her husband was unaware of how bad his memory was. In fact, in a 2021 interview, his wife confirmed that Tony Bennett did not know he had Alzheimer’s. However, he said at the time that he was still able to recognize his children. Tony Bennett’s career has been full of successes and awards. An illustrious career topped off with 20 Grammy Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award. He was the epitome of professional longevity, just imagine his first album was released in 1952. In the last years of his life, a partnership with Lady Gaga led him to receive a Grammy at the age of 95. a record.