Speak Up: Remembering Tony Bennett

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After living with Alzheimer’s disease since 2016, entertainer Tony Bennett passed away recently in New York. He continued performing into his 90s and leaves an extensive catalog that includes duets with younger performers, such as Lady Gaga, John Legend, The Chicks and U2, which brought him a new generation of fans. He broke records in 2014 as the oldest living performer with a No. 1 album on the Billboard 200. What are your favorite Tony Bennett memories?

  • Seeing him and Bob Hope perform at Eglin Air Force Base. — Diane Schroeder
  • In person at the University of Delaware! — Mary Louise O’Bier
  • He had a winning single with Paul McCartney. And, when he and Lady Gaga teamed up, the music was magnificent and magical. — Denise Sloboda Deskiewicz
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