Tony Bennett's Wife, Susan Benedetto, Speaks Out After The Icon's Death At Age 96

Tony Bennett's wife, Susan Benedetto, has paid tribute to her late husband.

Bennett's demise was announced on Friday after several years of battling with Alzheimer's disease.

Now, the experienced Arts teacher shared on Instagram a eulogy for her late husband, in which she thanked fans, friends, and colleagues for their support of his music over the years.

Keep on reading to learn more.

Benedetto took to Instagram on Friday to express her gratitude to supporters of Bennett who stuck with him all the years prior to his death.

"Thank you to all the fans, friends, and colleagues of Tony's who celebrated his life and humanity and shared their love of him and his musical legacy," read the statement, which she shared jointly with the singer's son Danny.

The statement continued, "From his first performances as a singing waiter in Queens to his last performances in 2021 at Radio City Music Hall, Tony delighted in performing the songs he loved and making people happy."

Benedetto and Danny also pointed out that fans can find solace in Bennett's "legacy" of over 70 albums, which include timeless classics such as "I Left My Heart in San Francisco," "Duets: An American Classic," and "Cheek to Cheek," which he jointly created with Lady Gaga.

Accompanying the tribute was a photograph of Bennett performing at Radio City Music Hall for his 95th birthday in 2021. In the picture, the "Blue Velvet" hitmaker could be seen wearing a black suit with his hands raised as he smiled at the cheering crowd.

In the comment section, fans eulogized the "I Won't Cry Anymore" crooner, expressing that he would be deeply missed by those who have grown to cherish his music.

One fan said, "May his memory and his music always be blessings. He was one of a kind. May he be at peace. His musical legacy will continue to bring joy to so many."

Another commented, "Beautiful human being. An icon. We are grateful to Tony for all he shared!"

A third fan mentioned, "You are one of a kind Tony. I will miss you, but I know you're singing in heaven today. Until we meet again, RIP."

One more person said, "We shall deeply miss You, Tony! Farewell," while a fifth fan added," A class act.. Rest In peace, King."

Benedetto's statement comes after a rep from her late husband, Bennett, announced the death of the 19-time Grammy award winner on Friday after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

"Tony Bennett, born Anthony Dominick Benedetto in Astoria, Queens on August 3, 1926, has passed away in his hometown of New York City at the age of 96 earlier today," read the statement per People.

It continued, "The beloved singer, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 2016, is survived by his wife, Susan Benedetto, his two sons, Danny and Dae Bennett, his daughters, Johanna Bennett and Antonia Bennett and 9 grandchildren."

The late singer's team also revealed on their Instagram page that Bennett was still singing in his final days. "He was still singing the other day at his piano, and his last song was 'Because of You,' his first #1 hit," read a post.

Bennett and Benedetto connected for the first time in the late 1980s after one of the singer's concerts. She became Tony Bennett's third and final wife, and their relationship endured for more than two decades before they exchanged vows in a private ceremony in 2007.

In the later years, when Bennett was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Benedetto took on the role of his primary caregiver. She provided dedicated and compassionate support to him with help from their team of doctors and his eldest son, Danny.

She reflected on the impact of the disease on the life of the late singer in a 2021 interview with AARP, revealing at the time that Bennett was "not always sure where he is or what is happening around him."

"It's no fun arguing with someone who doesn't understand you," Benedetto further remarked. "But I feel badly talking about it because we are so much more fortunate than so many people with this diagnosis."