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Tony Bennett, the eminent stylist and last of the great saloon singers whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as "I Left My Heart

NEW YORK — 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

A combat infantryman during WWII, he served as a librarian for the Armed Forces Network after the war and sang with an army big band in occupied Germany.

Publicist Sylvia Weiner confirmed Tony Bennett's death, saying the singer died in his hometown of New York.

Bennett died two weeks short of his 97th birthday. He was diagnosed with Alzheimers disease in 2016, but no official cause of death has been given.

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.

Crooner, known for his classic hit's like ‘I Left My Heart In San Francisco,' released more than 70 albums, including a No. 1 at aged 88, a duets project with Lady Gaga

Tony Bennett, whose devotion to classic American songs brought him admirers from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, died Friday.

Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96 from 41NBC News | WMGT-DT The life and career of muscial icon, Tony Bennett.

The matchless interpreter of jazz standards that Frank Sinatra called 'the best singer in the business' died in New York.