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  • Tony Bennett passed away at age 96. Despite his 2016 Alzheimer's diagnosis, jazz icon Tony Bennett's passion for singing — and his ability to remember lyrics and to perform in front of thousands of live audience — endured until late in his life.

    Tony Bennett Dead at 96—Despite Alzheimer’s, His Musicianship Carried On

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