The information of Tony Bennett‘s demise at age 96 has created an outpouring of affection and condolences from the worlds of music, leisure and the civil rights motion. 

Sir Elton John took to Instagram and known as Bennett irreplaceable. 

Martin Scorsese says Bennett was beloved by generations of Italian Americans. 

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. famous Bennett‘s dedication to doing good. 

Bennett‘s up to date, actress and comic Ruth Buzzi, tweeted Bennett made the world a greater place. 

Bill and Hillary Clinton famous Bennett‘s dedication to creating a greater world. Nancy Sinatra known as him a real champion: type, loving, gifted and beneficiant.

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Here are only a few examples of response to the demise of Tony Bennett at age 96:

“So sad to hear of Tony‘s passing. Without doubt the classiest singer, man, and performer you will ever see. He’s irreplaceable. I loved and adored him. Condolences to Susan, Danny and the family.” — Sir Elton John, through Instagram.

“Tony Bennett was a consummate artist. All you have to do is listen to any one of his hundreds of recordings to recognize that. Very early on, his music quietly wove itself into the fabric of our lives. His voice felt as familiar and as close as the voices of our loved ones. I know that this was true for millions of people around the world. For Italian-Americans who were growing up in the middle of the twentieth century, that familiarity ran even deeper. At a certain point, we started to imagine that Tony would live forever. Of course he didn’t. Nobody does. But the music? That’s another story.” — Martin Scorsese, in an announcement.

“Tony was one of the most splendid people who ever lived. Kind, loving, talented and generous, he never let us down. Sending my love to Susan, Danny and their family and friends. Tony was a true champion.” — Nancy Sinatra, through Twitter.

“Rest in peace, Tony. You were the epitome of a gentleman with a God given one-of-a-kind voice. It was truly a great honor of my career and of my life to get to share the stage with you…” — Carrie Underwood, duet associate on “It Had to Be You,” through Instagram.

“RIP Tony Bennett. The best of the best. The last of the legends. A man whose heart was as big as his voice. The world’s foremost practitioner of the ‘Art of Excellence.’ Deepest love and condolences to my friend Danny and the family.” — Stevie Van Zandt, through Twitter.

“Sending my prayers for and condolences to the family of #TonyBennett whose legendary career spanned seven decades. He marched with us in 1964. He was dedicated to civil and human rights and to the arts. He will lives as long as we remember him. #IleftmyheartinSanFrancisco.” — Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., through Twitter.

“We loved and admired Tony Bennett and marveled at the breadth of his talent and depth of his commitment to creating a better world. … We will always be personally grateful to Tony for performing at the 1993 Inaugural and for lending his talents, time and again, to support the work of the Clinton Foundation. With his singular voice and generous spirit, he lived his remarkable life with perfect pitch.” — Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, in an announcement.

“This one shouldn’t sting so much because any of us would take 96 years, but man is it hard to imagine a world without the great Tony Bennett.” — actor Josh Gad, through Twitter.

“The world was a better place with Tony Bennett at the microphone in a tuxedo, singing. To one of the kindest, most loving people I’ve ever known… Rest in peace, dear Tony.” — actor and comic Ruth Buzzi, through Twitter.

“Sesame Workshop mourns the passing of Tony Bennett, who brought joy and music to millions of people around the world. Mr. Bennett joined us on Sesame Street in 1998 to turn a classic of his into a new favorite of ours.” — Sesame Street, through Twitter.

“RIP Tony Bennett. Such a big loss. Deepest sympathy to his family and the world.” — Carole King, through Instagram.

“Rest in Peace to one of the best to ever grace the stage. I was just saying that the greatest gig I had ever witnessed was Tony Bennett at North Sea Jazz in 2012. It was like dropping a needle on a record. He was the last of the greatest generation of singers and musicians.” — guitarist Joe Bonamassa, through Twitter.

“My most heartfelt condolences go out to Tony Bennett‘s family and friends. They’re also my emotional family and friends.” — producer Nile Rodgers, through Twitter.

“Ahhh, RIP Tony Bennett, truly one of the greats. The first album I had was Tony Bennett sings 10 Rodgers and Hart songs, from when my record company in 1976 let me do a ‘bank raid’ of their vinyl stock and I was a fan from there on in. An incredible singer live, saw him many times.” — musician, singer and songwriter Paul Young, through Twitter.

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