No one else had so much style
Stars mourn the death of jazz singer Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett was 96 years old.
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Tony Bennett passed away in New York on July 21. Many colleagues and prominent friends mourn the jazz singer on social media.
It’s sad to hear about Bennett’s death, writes British superstar Elton John (76) for a joint photo on Instagram. His colleague is “without a doubt the most stylish singer, man and performer [gewesen]that you will ever see. He is irreplaceable. I loved and adored him.” John Bennett also sent his condolences to his wife Susan, his son Danny and the entire family.
Tony Bennett was ‘a true gentleman’
US talk legend David Letterman (76) meanwhile published an old clip on Twitter, in which Bennett sings the song “Everybody Has The Blues” among other songs. “A true talent, a true gentleman and a true friend,” mourns US politician and former First Lady Hillary Clinton (75) at Instagram. “We will miss you Tony – and thanks for all the memories.”
Rock musician Steven Van Zandt (72) describes Bennett as “the best of the best” and “the last of the legends”. His heart was as big as his voice. “Rest in peace to one of the best that ever stood on the stage”, writes fellow musician Joe Bonamassa (46). The best performance he’s ever had was a Bennett show in 2012: “He was the last of the greatest generation of singers and musicians.”
Tony Bennett changed the world
“Rest in peace, Tony,” says musician Harry Connick Jr. (55). “You changed the world with your voice”, he explains further. “Thank you for always being so kind to me… I love you and I will miss you very much…”
The late singer is the best example of a person who was “as good as gold, as sweet as sugar and a deeply feeling, empathetic, human being,” says Fran Drescher (65), actress and president of the currently striking US actors’ union SAG-AFTRA. you wishthat more people are cut from the same cloth.