02 Aug, 2023
By FactsWow Team
Lady Gaga is lamenting Tony Bennett's passing. Gaga discusses the 'painful' experience of witnessing the renowned singer fight Alzheimer's disease toward the end of his life in a lengthy and incredibly poignant tribute.
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In his native New York City, Bennett passed away on July 21. He had two weeks till he turned 97. Bennett was identified as having Alzheimer's disease in 2016, and while no precise cause of death has been given, he disclosed the news to the public in 2021.
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'I will miss my friend forever, I will miss singing with him, recording with him, talking with him, and staying with him,' Gaga said in the Instagram description.
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Bennett taught the 37-year-old 'Hold My Hand' singer much more than just singing. She said he taught me about music and show business, but he also taught me how to maintain my composure and keep my head on straight.
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Gaga continued by sharing her tragic final recollections of the great artist and giving wise counsel to the next generation. 'I've been mourning Tony's passing for a very long time. We had an emotional and drawn-out farewell, she wrote.
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For Bennett's farewell concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York City in 2021, Gaga joined him onstage.
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Following Bennett's public disclosure of his Alzheimer's illness, Gaga sang a heartfelt tribute to the singer at the 2022 GRAMMYs.
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Record of the Year, Best Music Video, and Best Pop Duo nominations were made for Gaga and Bennett for 'I Get a Kick Out of You.'For their album Love for Sale, they received awards for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical, and Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. The pair's CD Cheek to Cheek won Best Traditional Pop Vocal CD in 2015.
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On July 22, Susan sent a heartfelt letter on Bennett's verified Instagram account thanking the people 'who celebrated his life and humanity and shared their love of him and his musical legacy.'For more details, click on factswow.com
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