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Legendary singer Tony Bennett has revealed: I have Alzheimer's disease
The first symptoms of the disease appeared in Bennett in 2015, and he was officially diagnosed with Alzheimer’s the following year.
The public was unaware of his health condition due to the fact that the 94-year-old singer continued to perform and record songs with Lady Gaga.
Bennett wrote on Twitter: "Life is a gift, even with Alzheimer's"
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Sagi Ben Nun
Monday, 01 February 2021, 18:54
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Tony Bennett performing in Israel in 2014, about two years before he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's (Photo: Niv Aaronson)
Legendary American singer Tony Bennett, 94, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
The AARP magazine reported that the first symptoms of the disease appeared in Bennett in 2015, and he was officially diagnosed with Alzheimer’s the following year.
The public was unaware of his health condition in light of the fact that he continued to perform.
Bennett wrote on Twitter: "Life is a gift, even with Alzheimer's. Thanks Susan (wife - SB) and my family for their support."
According to the report, encouraging staff neurologists his, Bennett continued to sing and play music at his home in order to stimulate the brain in positive ways. He also Maintains a special diet and trains regularly. His wife Susan and son also spoke to the magazine, saying he was able to perform even though he was confused. Tony Bennett! "His condition would change, he would walk towards the spotlight, smiling and thanking the crowd.
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Despite Alzheimer's, Bennett continued to record music.
As a sequel to the jazz album he released in 2014 with Lady Gaga, "Cheek to Cheek", he recorded with her additional songs from 2018 to 2020, which are due out in the spring.
According to the publication, the singer knew about his diagnosis when the two were filmed as part of a documentary.
Bennett's last public appearance was on March 11, 2020 in New Jersey.
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