Just two weeks short of his 96th birthday, legendary singer Tony Bennett died on Friday, July 21, according to the Associated Press.
There was no specific cause, but Bennett had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016. He died in his hometown of New York City.
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Bennett got to sing with all the legends, from Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland, to Lady Gaga and Amy Winehouse. He was known for his signature jazzy style, and an instantly recognizable voice.
Here is a look back at photos of his extraordinary life.
Photo of Tony BENNETT; Posed portrait of Tony Bennett, (Photo by CA/Redferns) (Redferns)
Singer Tony Bennett with members of The Rockettes at the 75th Season of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular opening night on November 13, 2007, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. (Photo by Brian Ach/WireImage) (2007 Brian Ach)
Recording artists Tony Bennett (L) and Lady Gaga perform their New Year's Eve concert together, complete with a midnight countdown, at The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on December 31, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/WireImage) (2014 WireImage)
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga onstage during the Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life - An All-Star GRAMMY Salute held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on February 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Tran/FilmMagic) (2015 Michael Tran)
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