His death was confirmed by his publicist Sylvia Weiner, who said he died in his hometown of New York.He also won a lifetime achievement award for his sensational career behind the microphone.The American crooner was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2016 and he went public with the news five years later.
He revealed it on his social media accounts, saying "Life is a gift - even with Alzheimer's." He continued to perform until 2021. Over the years, Bennett performed with the worlds biggest singers including Frank Sinatra, Amy Winehouse and Lady Gaga. He released his first album in 1952 when he was in his mid-20s and went to put out hit records in every decade of his long life.Join our new WhatsApp community! Click this LINK to receive your daily dose of RSVP Live content. We also treat our community members to wonderful competitions, promotions, along with great stories. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like.