Who was Tony Bennett?
MUSICIAL artist Tony Bennett is known for a decades-long career that resulted in multiple hit albums and award wins.
The decorated musician died at the age of 96 on Friday, July 21, 2023.
Who was Tony Bennett?
Tony Bennett, born August 3, 1926, in Queens, New York, as Anthony Dominick Benedetto, was a musical artist whose career spanned across several decades.
Prior to his professional career, he was an active singer in his family's neighborhood, performing in Astoria Park when the Triborough Bridge was completed. He also sang for money in local Italian restaurants.
The American singer was best known for such songs as Because of You and Rags to Riches. During his career, he amassed 19 Grammys and sold over 50million records worldwide.
The musician officially retired from music in August 2021.
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His final performance, One Last Time, recorded at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, included Lady Gaga and aired on November 28, 2021, on CBS and Paramount+.
When did Tony Bennett die?
Tony Bennett died on July 21, 2023. His death was announced his by publicist, Sylvia Weiner.
Weiner told the Associated Press that Bennett died in his home state of New York.
To date, his cause of death has not been announced.
Bennett was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2016.
Who was Tony Bennett's wife?
Tony Bennett is survived by his wife of over 10 years, Susan Crow.
Crow, born September 9, 1966, is a philanthropist.
They met at one of Bennett's concerts when she was in her 20s and he was in his early 60s, according to Just Jared.
Crow and Bennett dated for two decades before marrying in 2007.
Prior to his marriage to Crow, Bennett was with Sandra Grant from 1971-1979 and his first wife, Patricia Beech, from 1952-1971.
Bennett has four children, Danny, Dae, Joanna, and Antonia Bennett. Bennett shared sons Danny and Dae with his first wife, Beech. The former couple welcomed Danny in 1954 and Dae in 1955.
The singer welcomed daughters Joanna and Antonia in 1969 and 1974, respectively, with Grant.