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Tony Bennett, the acclaimed pop and jazz singer, died on Friday. He was 96.
His publicist Sylvia Weiner confirmed his death in New York to the Associated Press, but no specific cause was given. Bennett had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016.
Bennett’s career spanned over 70 years, more than 70 albums, and won him the admiration of other legendary musical artists. Frank Sinatra, his friend and mentor, once called Bennett “the best singer in the business”—an opinion reflected in Bennett’s vast array of critical accolades and awards, including 19 competitive Grammys.