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Tony Bennett in photos: A look back at his extraordinary life

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga perform live at Radio City Music Hall on August 05, 2021 in New York City. "One Last Time: An Evening With Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga" to air on CBS on Sunday, Nov 28 at 8pm ET. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for LN) (Kevin Mazur, 2021 Kevin Mazur)

Just two weeks short of his 96th birthday, legendary singer Tony Bennett died on Friday, July 21, according to the Associated Press.

There was no specific cause, but Bennett had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016. He died in his hometown of New York City.

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Bennett got to sing with all the legends, from Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland, to Lady Gaga and Amy Winehouse. He was known for his signature jazzy style, and an instantly recognizable voice.

Here is a look back at photos of his extraordinary life.

Photo of Tony BENNETT; Posed portrait of Tony Bennett, (Photo by CA/Redferns) (Redferns)
Two of America's great singers meet back stage as the fabulous Judy Garland congratulates singer-actor Tony Bennett during a Hollywood supper club appearances. Tony recently won the recording industry's top award for the best record of the year- and Judy? she is getting a divorce from Mark Herron, and is starting her own music company. (Getty Images.)
Tony Bennett during Tony Bennett in Concert at Radio City Music Hall - 1992 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Steve Eichner/WireImage) (Getty Images.)
Tony Bennett wins the GRAMMY for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for "Playin' with My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues". (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage) (Getty Images.)
Singer Tony Bennett with members of The Rockettes at the 75th Season of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular opening night on November 13, 2007, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. (Photo by Brian Ach/WireImage) (2007 Brian Ach)
Tony Bennett and Amy Winehouse attend the after show party for Tony Bennett's concert at Royal Albert Hall on July 1, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Dave M. Benett/Getty Images) (2010 Dave M. Benett)
Recording artists Tony Bennett (L) and Lady Gaga perform their New Year's Eve concert together, complete with a midnight countdown, at The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on December 31, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/WireImage) (2014 WireImage)
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga onstage during the Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life - An All-Star GRAMMY Salute held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on February 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Tran/FilmMagic) (2015 Michael Tran)
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga perform live at Radio City Music Hall on August 05, 2021 in New York City. "One Last Time: An Evening With Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga" to air on CBS on Sunday, Nov 28 at 8pm ET. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for LN) (2021 Kevin Mazur)

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