A look at Tony Bennett over the years

Tony Bennett, a timeless singer who won over fans for decades, died at 96. From Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, he was adored by fans and held in the highest regard by musicians. Here’s a look at him through the years.

US singer Tony Bennett (Anthony Dominick Benedetto) performs on stage during an invitation only concert at the newly opened Encore Boston Harbor Casino in Everett, Massachusetts on August 8, 2019. - Bennett performed with his daughter Antonia Benedetto before going solo. Bennett is currently on tour with his daughter performing across the country from Las Vegas to the East Coast through October. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP) (Photo by JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images)

Tony Bennett performs on stage during an invitation only concert at the newly opened Encore Boston Harbor Casino in Everett, Massachusetts on August 8, 2019. - Bennett performed with his daughter Antonia Benedetto before going solo. Bennett is currently on tour with his daughter performing across the country from Las Vegas to the East Coast through October. (JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images)

Dec. 1, 2016 3:09 PM PT

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Tony Bennett and 27-year-old Sandi Grant smile during the reception held at the Hilton Hotel, London on March 8, 1968, for Bennett who is in London for a concert tour. Bennett, the eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” graced a decades-long career that brought him admirers from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, died Friday, July 21, 2023. He was 96. (AP Photo/Bob Dear, File) (Bob Dear / Associated Press)

Singer Tony Bennett is shown singing on June 23, 1960.(AP Photo) (Anonymous / Associated Press)

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga jazz it up at the Montreal Jazz Festival on July 1, 2014. Gaga surprised the crowd by joining Bennett on stage for a few numbers.

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Tony Bennett walks through Berkeley Square London, May 4, 1972 where he’s filming his own television series. He controls the series and he’s relishing the chance to bring back into popular music melody, professionalism and honesty in presentation. (Associated Press)

Singer Tony Bennett performs at the Statue of Liberty Museum opening celebration at Battery Park on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

FILE - Veteran singer Tony Bennett displays his two Grammy’s backstage at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles Wednesday, March 1, 1995. Bennett, the eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” graced a decadeslong career that brought him admirers from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, died Friday, July 21, 2023. He was 96. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

an Francisco Mayor Dianne Feinstein and singer Tony Bennett hang on to the outside of a cable car

San Francisco Mayor Dianne Feinstein and singer Tony Bennett, who sang “ I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” hangs on to the outside of a cable car in San Francisco before taking a test ride, Wednesday, May 2, 1984. Bennett, the eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” graced a decadeslong career that brought him admirers from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, died Friday, July 21, 2023. He was 96. (Jeff Reinking / Associated Press)

Tony Bennett performs on stage at the Jazz Foundation of America’s 17th annual “A Great Night In Harlem” gala concert at The Apollo Theater on Thursday, April 4, 2019, in New York. (Photo by Brad Barket/Invision/AP) (Brad Barket/Invision/AP)

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 28: Recording artist Tony Bennett attends the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)