 Music icon Tony Bennett has died at the age of 96. The acclaimed singer, most known for hits including New York State of Mind, Rags to Riches and his collaborations with Lady Gaga, died at his home in New York. Publicist Sylvia Weiner confirmed the news to AP earlier today, explaining that he died just two weeks before his birthday. His cause of death has not been shared, but he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2016. This is a breaking news story, more to follow soon… Check back shortly for further updates. If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. Follow Metro.co.uk Entertainment on Twitter and Facebook for the latest celeb and entertainment updates. You can now also get Metro.co.uk articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here.){kind=link}
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Music icon Tony Bennett has died at the age of 96.
The acclaimed singer, most known for hits including New York State of Mind, Rags to Riches and his collaborations with Lady Gaga, died at his home in New York earlier today.
His publicist confirmed the news and explained that he died just two weeks before his birthday.
‘Tony Bennett, born Anthony Dominick Benedetto in Astoria, Queens on August 3rd, 1926, has passed away in his hometown of New York City at the age of 96 earlier today,’ they told People Magazine in a statement.