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Publicist confirms death of American pop and jazz singer who became torchbearer for Great American Songbook

Tony Bennett, the masterful vocalist widely beloved for his interpretations of the Great American Songbook, has died. He was 96.

Tony Bennett not only survived the rise of rock music, but endured so long and so well that he gained new fans and collaborators, some young enough to be his grandchildren.

Legendary crooner Tony Bennet has died aged 96, several years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

Tony Bennett, the smooth American singer who had an enduring hit with ‘I Left My Heart in San Francisco’ and...

His publicist confirmed his passing, 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.

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.

The last of the great saloon singers of the mid-20th century, Tony Bennett often said his lifelong ambition was to create a hit catalog rather than hit records.

A list of 15 great performances from the huge arc of Tony Bennett's career, on up through his Lady Gaga collaborations.