US singer Tony Bennett dies two weeks before his 97th birthday

His publicist confirmed Bennett died in his hometown of New York
US singer Tony Bennett dies two weeks before his 97th birthday

Tony Bennett at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Picture: Larry Busacca/WireImage

Fri, 21 Jul, 2023 - 13:30
Charkes J. Gans, AP

US singing star Tony Bennett has died at the age of 96.

The eminent and timeless stylist, whose devotion to classic American songs such as I Left My Heart In San Francisco brought him admirers from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, died on Friday, just two weeks short of his birthday.

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