Bennett was best known for singing I Left My Heart in San Francisco.
The New York native has been remembered as "irreplaceable" and "one of the most splendid people that ever lived".Tony Bennett, the smooth American singer who had an enduring hit with I Left My Heart in San Francisco and remained perpetually cool enough to win over younger generations of fans well into the 21st century has died, his publicist said.
Elton John posted on Instagram that Bennett was: "the classiest singer, man, and performer you will ever see. He's irreplaceable". Bennett was in his late 80s when he recorded a 2014 album of duets with the outre Lady Gaga and went on a world tour with her in 2015. Partners on his popular Duet albums ranged from former Beatle Paul McCartney and soul queen Aretha Franklin to country star Willie Nelson and U2's Bono.
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