Beloved Italian, American singer Tony Bennett: The good life

Tony Bennett, originally Anthony Dominick Benedetto, is a Queens native known for his legendary smooth music. (Suzi Pratt/FilmMagic)

Bob Hope discovered Tony Bennett performing in a nightclub in 1949. Hope gave him his stage name ‘Tony Bennett.’ Bennet recorded hit records throughout the 50s including “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” and “Because of You.” (Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

In the late 80s, Susan Crow, Tony Bennett’s third wife, asked to go backstage at a Bennett show when she was only 19-years-old. She was his date for the evening. They went on to date for 20 years before marrying in 2007.  (Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

Susan Crow and Tony Bennett in 2017. (Robin Marchant/Getty Images)

Tony Bennett was married to Sandra Grant Bennett from 1971-1981. The previous pair met at a pool party at the Beverly Hills Hotel. They had two daughters together, actress Joanna Bennett and singer Antonia Bennett. (Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Tony Bennett recorded the jazz album “Cheek to Cheek” with pop star Lady Gaga. They toured together in 2014 and 2015. They released a second album “Love for Sale” in 2021. Bennett broke the Guinness World Record for oldest person to release an album of new material. Bennett and Gaga also won the Grammy for “Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.” (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Tony Bennett photographed performing alongside Lady Gaga. Bennett was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016. He and his family publicly revealed his diagnosis in 2021. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for ViacomCBS)

Tony Bennett leaving Radio City Music Hall in New York City in 2021. (James Devaney/GC Images)

In 2021, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga performed duets and solo songs during a TV special to celebrate his 95th birthday. The special was Bennett’s last performance and was nominated for three Emmy Awards. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for LN)

Tony Bennett photographed with his painting of American jazz pianist Duke Ellington. He donated it to the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in 2009 to mark the 110th anniversary of Ellington’s birthday. (Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images)