Tony Bennett’s Death Mourned by Elton John, Berry Gordy, Scorsese, and More

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The passing of Tony Bennett at the age of 96 has elicited heartfelt reactions from numerous friends and admirers:

Sir Elton John, expressing his sentiments on Instagram, emphasized the valuable lessons he learned from Tony. He praised Tony’s strength in remaining true to himself amidst changing times and tastes, and emphasized the importance of confidence and integrity in one’s pursuits.

Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., paid tribute to Tony Bennett’s commitment to love, civil rights, and a better world. She recalled the honor of presenting him with the Salute to Greatness Award at The King Center in 2002.

Michael Bublé, in an interview, acknowledged Tony Bennett’s unique voice and his pivotal role in bridging the gap between Jazz and Pop music. Bublé also expressed his gratitude for the privilege of working with such an enthusiastic and talented individual.

Billy Joel, in a heartfelt statement, lauded Tony Bennett’s outstanding contributions to contemporary music and described him as one of the nicest human beings he ever knew.

President Joe Biden remembered Tony Bennett as a legendary artist whose music brought joy to the world. He and his wife, Jill, had been long-time fans of Tony’s beautiful voice and the passion he poured into his performances.

Former President Barack Obama, via Twitter, acknowledged Tony Bennett’s status as an iconic songwriter and entertainer. He expressed his honor at having Tony perform at his inauguration and sent his thoughts to Tony’s family.

Martin Scorsese, in a statement, described Tony Bennett as a consummate artist whose music seamlessly became a part of people’s lives. Scorsese reflected on the profound impact Tony had on Italian-Americans and how his music transcended generations.

Nancy Sinatra, through Twitter, affectionately remembered Tony Bennett as a splendid person who was kind, loving, and generous. She conveyed her love and condolences to Tony’s family.

Carrie Underwood, Tony Bennett’s duet partner on “It Had to Be You,” paid her respects on Instagram, honoring the epitome of a gentleman with a God-given, one-of-a-kind voice.

Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown, expressed his admiration for Tony Bennett’s mastery of the great American Songbook. He recalled the thrill and honor when Tony recorded Motown’s song “For Once In My Life” in 1967.

Stevie Van Zandt, on Twitter, bid farewell to Tony Bennett, whom he described as the last of the legends with a heart as big as his voice.

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., through Twitter, praised Tony Bennett for his dedication to civil and human rights, remembering the time he marched with them in 1964.

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton issued a joint statement expressing their gratitude for Tony Bennett’s support of the Clinton Foundation and his remarkable life dedicated to creating a better world.

Actor Josh Gad tweeted about the difficulty of imagining a world without Tony Bennett, highlighting the impact he had as one of the last of the legends.

Actor and comedian Ruth Buzzi also took to Twitter, fondly reminiscing about Tony Bennett’s presence at the microphone in a tuxedo, singing, and remembering him as one of the kindest and most loving people she had known.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaking at an event, praised Tony Bennett as the champion of the American songbook and acknowledged how his music connected people and would endure through time.

Sesame Street, via Twitter, mourned the loss of Tony Bennett, remembering his joyful and musical contributions to millions around the world during his appearance on the show.

Carole King, on Instagram, offered her deepest sympathy to Tony Bennett’s family and the world on this significant loss.

Guitarist Joe Bonamassa tweeted about the immense talent of Tony Bennett, calling him one of the best to ever grace the stage and highlighting the impact he had as one of the last of the greatest generation of singers and musicians.

Producer Nile Rodgers, through Twitter, extended his heartfelt condolences to Tony Bennett’s family and friends, emphasizing the strong emotional connection he shared with them.

Musician, singer, and songwriter Paul Young, via Twitter, paid tribute to Tony Bennett as one of the greats and recalled his own early connection with Tony’s music.

The world mourns the loss of Tony Bennett, a true legend whose artistry and contributions will continue to resonate for generations to come.

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