NEW YORK: Pop and jazz singer Tony Bennett died on Friday aged 96, Western media reported.
A statement posted on his social media account said: ” Tony Bennett left us today “. Carole King, Sir Elton John, and Hilary Clinton were among those paying rich tribute to Tony Bennett on social media. The legendary singer was known for songs such as Body and Soul, (I Left My Heart) and The Way You Look Tonight.
Tony Bennett Dies Aged 96
The star’s death was confirmed by his publicist in a statement to the AP. She added that he died in his hometown of New York.