In an emotional Instagram post, Gaga paid tribute to Bennett and shared her feelings of loss. She reflected on their time together, saying, “I will miss singing with him, recording with him, talking with him, being on stage together…With Tony, I got to live my life in a time warp. Tony & I had this magical power. We transported ourselves to another era, modernized the music together, & gave it all new life as a singing duo. But it wasn’t an act. Our relationship was very real.”
Gaga and Bennett’s friendship spanned over a decade, and their bond only grew stronger with time. “Our age difference didn’t matter — in fact, it gave us each something neither of us had with most people. We were from two different stages in life entirely — inspired,” Gaga said.
Bennett was not only a mentor and friend to Gaga, but he also taught her valuable lessons about music and showbiz. He showed her how to keep her spirits high and her head screwed on straight. “He was an optimist, he believed in quality work AND quality life. Plus, there was the gratitude…Tony was always grateful,” she shared.
Gaga’s tribute to Bennett goes beyond just their personal relationship. She also highlighted the importance of cherishing and taking care of our elders. “Don’t discount your elders, don’t leave them behind when things change. Don’t flinch when you feel sad, just keep going straight ahead, sadness is part of it. Take care of your elders and I promise you will learn something special. Maybe even magical,” she said.
The loss of Bennett has been a challenging one for Gaga, who has been grieving for a long time. She shared that their goodbye was “long and powerful,” but that losing him to Alzheimer’s was both painful and beautiful. “An era of memory loss is such a sacred time in a person’s life. All I wanted was for Tony to remember how much I loved him and how grateful I was to have him in my life,” she said.
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Lady Gaga is mourning the loss of her dear friend and mentor, Tony Bennett, who passed away on July 21 at the age of 96. The iconic singer collaborated with Gaga on two albums and the two shared a bond that was both professional and personal.
In an emotional Instagram post, Gaga paid tribute to Bennett and shared her feelings of loss. She reflected on their time together, saying, “I will miss singing with him, recording with him, talking with him, being on stage together…With Tony, I got to live my life in a time warp. Tony & I had this magical power. We transported ourselves to another era, modernized the music together, & gave it all new life as a singing duo. But it wasn’t an act. Our relationship was very real.”
Gaga and Bennett’s friendship spanned over a decade, and their bond only grew stronger with time. “Our age difference didn’t matter — in fact, it gave us each something neither of us had with most people. We were from two different stages in life entirely — inspired,” Gaga said.
Bennett was not only a mentor and friend to Gaga, but he also taught her valuable lessons about music and showbiz. He showed her how to keep her spirits high and her head screwed on straight. “He was an optimist, he believed in quality work AND quality life. Plus, there was the gratitude…Tony was always grateful,” she shared.
Gaga’s tribute to Bennett goes beyond just their personal relationship. She also highlighted the importance of cherishing and taking care of our elders. “Don’t discount your elders, don’t leave them behind when things change. Don’t flinch when you feel sad, just keep going straight ahead, sadness is part of it. Take care of your elders and I promise you will learn something special. Maybe even magical,” she said.
The loss of Bennett has been a challenging one for Gaga, who has been grieving for a long time. She shared that their goodbye was “long and powerful,” but that losing him to Alzheimer’s was both painful and beautiful. “An era of memory loss is such a sacred time in a person’s life. All I wanted was for Tony to remember how much I loved him and how grateful I was to have him in my life,” she said.
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https://people.com/lady-gaga-tony-bennett-real-true-friend-7567486
