Household Names Pay Tribute To Tony Bennett

Bennett who enjoyed a stellar eight decade career in music , which saw him win 20 Grammy Awards including a Lifetime Achievement Award, passed away aged 96 on Friday (July 21).

The singer was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 2016. before going public with his illness two years ago.

Bennett also boasted a string of collaborators, including Frank Sinatra and Lady Gaga, with the former once hailing him as "the best singer in showbusiness" during an interview in 1965. 

Following his death, tributes have been paid to Bennett, from Elton John to Sesame Street.

Check them out below.

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Tony Bennett is survived by four children Danny, Dae, Antonia, and Joanna from previous marriages, along with his wife Susan Crow.