Farewell to a Legend: Tony Bennett Passes

Legendary singer Tony Bennett has passed away, as confirmed by his publicist, Sylvia Weiner.

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[{"selector":"#anim-4ca233ca-704e-44c2-993e-012d8f10895e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(14.999997382433161%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b7429f44-b5ae-4db6-bc77-ec5e49caca66","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Tony Bennett passed away at the age of 96, leaving a legacy of classic American standards and generations of fans and admirers.