As the news of his death spread around the world, fans remembered the crooner, who won 19 Grammys and recorded 60 studio albums during his seven-decade career – and also helped bring the arts to others.
"Tony Bennett was a special person in every way," she wrote on Instagram."He and I became good friends over the years and I had the privilege of interviewing him on a number of occasions." She remembered Bennett for his"warmth, kindness, and compassion."
It wasn't just celebrities and media personalities remembering Bennett – politicians also shared their experiences with the star. "To Tony Bennett, a true son of Queens whose music reminded us of so many of the good things in life: Thank you. We'll miss you. We're praying for you and your family," Bennett, whose full name Anthony Dominick Benedetto, was was born on August 3, 1926, on Long Island, and was raised in Astoria, Queens. He became known for hits like"The Way You Look Tonight," and his signature song,"I Left My Heart in San Francisco.
"A true talent, a true gentleman, and a true friend. We'll miss you, Tony, and thanks for all the memories," former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton
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