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His publicist confirmed Bennett died in his hometown of New York

Bennett performed the beloved ballad for decades.

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.

Singer and entertainer Tony Bennett, known for standards such as "I Left My Heart In San Francisco," died at 96, just two weeks short of his birthday.

Tony Bennett, who graced a decadeslong music career that brought him admirers from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, died Friday.

Legendary US crooner Tony Bennett has died at the age of 96, it has been announced.

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 beloved singer and interpreter of pop standards won 20 Grammy awards over a career that touched eight decades.

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.