July 22nd 2023.
The world was rocked on Friday by the news that legendary musician Tony Bennett had passed away at his New York home, aged 96.
The news was confirmed by his publicist, Sylvia Weiner, who revealed that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2016 and that he had died just two weeks before his 97th birthday.
His family soon shared a heartfelt statement on his official Instagram page, expressing their loss and overwhelming gratitude for the love and support they had received from his fans, friends, and colleagues.
“Thank you to all the fans, friends and colleagues of Tony’s who celebrated his life and humanity and shared their love of him and his musical legacy,” the statement read. “From his first performances as a singing waiter in Queens to his last performances in 2021 at Radio City Music Hall, Tony delighted in performing the songs he loved and making people happy. And as sad as today has been for all of us we can find joy in Tony’s legacy forever.”
The outpouring of love for Tony Bennett was instant, with stars around the world, such as Sir Elton John, Mariah Carey, and Hilary Clinton, sending their condolences on social media. Bennett’s fans followed suit, with many sharing stories of how his music had been a constant presence in their lives.
One fan wrote, “We will always miss him but his music, art, and the man are in our hearts forever!”
Another replied, “May his memory and his music always be blessings. He was one of a kind, May he be at peace. His musical legacy will continue to bring joy to so many.”
And yet another commented, “I am so heartbroken to hear that we’ve lost Tony… It was like a member of our family… I listen to him all of my life growing up and still to this day… I love you, Tony, and rest in peace. God bless you and thank you for all of the beautiful music… They’ll never be another Tony [sic].”
The family concluded their statement with a reminder that Tony Bennett will be remembered for his kindness and humanity, as well as his music. “When Tony Bennett was asked in interviews how he wanted to be remembered he would often say, ‘As a nice person’,” they wrote.
As the world mourns the loss of this iconic singer, his memory will live on in his music and the impact he had on the lives of so many people.
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