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Lady Gaga Shares That Tony Bennett Said Her Name After A Long Time During Alzheimer’s Battle

by Lauren Novak

1 year ago

Lady Gaga recalls when Tony Bennett said her name during Alzheimers battle

Iconic singer Tony Bennett has been battling Alzheimer’s disease since 2016. He has been canceling shows due to his declining health. His family reported that they aren’t worried about his ability to sing, but rather his health. Now, Lady Gaga is opening up about her last duet with Tony.

Lady Gaga and Tony began performing together in 2014. They have done several duets since then and their voices meld together beautifully. In a recent interview, Lady Gaga shared more about the last time she performed with Tony and how special it was that he remembered her.

Lady Gaga recalls when Tony Bennett recognized her during Alzheimer’s battle

GOOD MORNING AMERICA, l-r: Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett
GOOD MORNING AMERICA, l-r: Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett (aired December 25, 2014). ph: Ida Mae Astute/©ABC/courtesy Everett Collection

She said, “That’s the first time that Tony said my name in a long time. I had to keep it together, because we had a sold-out show, and I had a job to do. But I’ll tell you when I walked out on that stage, and he said, ‘It’s Lady Gaga,’ my friend saw me. And it was very special.”

RELATED: Tony Bennett’s Wife Susan Benedetto Says Singer Doesn’t Know He Has Alzheimer’s

GOOD MORNING AMERICA, (from left): Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett
GOOD MORNING AMERICA, (from left): Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, (aired Dec. 3, 2014). photo: Ida Mae Astute / ©ABC / courtesy Everett Collection

She added, “It’s the last thing that I – said to Tony on stage was – ‘Mr. Bennett, it would be my honor if I could escort you off the stage.’ And he said, ‘OK.’ And I did. And, just simply being the woman that got to walk him off stage, that’s enough for me.”

The singer-songwriter and actress Lady Gaga (Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta) and the singer Tony Bennett (Anthony Dominick Benedetto)
The singer-songwriter and actress Lady Gaga (Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta) and the singer Tony Bennett (Anthony Dominick Benedetto) in duet at Umbria Jazz. Perugia, Italy. 20th July 2015 .Mondadori Portfolio/Everett Collection (5381736)

Reportedly, Tony has no memory of that performance now. However, Lady Gaga said, “It’s emotional. It’s hard to watch somebody change. I think what’s been beautiful about this, and what’s been challenging, is to see how it affects him in some ways but to see how it doesn’t affect his talent. I think he really pushed through something to give the world the gift of knowing that things can change and you can still be magnificent.”

Sending all of our best to Tony and his family.

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