Lady Gaga Pens Tribute To Tony Bennett A Year After His Death: ‘We’re Gonna Keep On Swingin’

As a dedicated fan of both Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, I can’t help but be moved by the profound connection they shared not just through their music, but also through their unwavering friendship. It’s heartbreaking to learn that one year has passed since we lost jazz legend Tony Bennett, who battled Alzheimer’s during his final years.


Last year on July 20th, Pop icon Lady Gaga paid tribute to her late friend and music partner, Tony Bennett, on the anniversary of his passing. In an Instagram post, she shared a heartwarming image of the two of them together. Tony Bennett passed away on July 21, 2023, at the age of 96 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease during the final stages of his life.

“A year has passed since Tony’s sad departure,” Gaga expressed in her heartfelt post. “This image perfectly encapsulates my feelings. I’m thankful for the enduring bond I share with his wife Susan, the jazz legacy he bequeathed us, and the circle of jazz musicians I collaborate with, who all knew and cherished Tony. We’ll carry on swinging. Deeply missed.”

In 2021, Bennett, dressed in a tuxedo, sketched Gaga in black and white on a notepad using a pencil. This drawing became the cover art for their collaborative album, Love for Sale.

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What happened to Tony Bennett?

Tony Bennett passed away on July 21, 2023, as reported by Style Caster. The reason for his death was not disclosed, though it’s known that he had been living with Alzheimer’s Disease since 2016. His wife Susan shared that he remained in good spirits despite the progression of the disease. In an interview with AARP, she mentioned, “He would ask me, ‘What is Alzheimer’s?’ I would explain, but he wouldn’t fully comprehend.”

“Benedetto recounted that he would reassure me, ‘Susan, I’m perfectly alright.’ He could only register this: physically, he was well. Nothing in his life altered, unbeknownst to him if anything did,” is one way to paraphrase the original text.

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More on Tony Bennett’s music and his collab with Lady Gaga 

Although he received a diagnosis, Bennett persisted in working late into his career, collaborating closely with dear friend and colleague Lady Gaga. Surprisingly, as reported by PEOPLE, Bennett’s doctors suggested that his involvement in music after the diagnosis actually improved his health condition.

His neurologist, Gayatri Devi, remarked in the past that it kept him actively engaged and provoked deep thought processes for him. In 2021, Gaga and Bennet began their shows at Radio City Music Hall to introduce their album “Love For Sale.” It was one of Bennett’s final public appearances before his demise.

According to Style Caster, Gaga finds it difficult to discuss her friend’s diagnosis. She shared, “It’s hard to even talk about.” After his passing, the pop icon expressed her deep emotions in a heartfelt post. She wrote, “I will miss collaborating with him on music, our conversations backstage, and sharing the limelight together on stage.”

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2024-07-22 13:37