He also was named a Kennedy Center honoree.
See the tributes below.
A true star, a true gentleman and a wonderful friend and mentor to Amy.
(L-R) Elton John and Tony Bennett at the Musicares 2004 Person of the Year Tribute to StingFrank Micelotta/Getty Images
Thank you for the music Tony.
The best of the best.
The last of the legends.
(L-R) Alec Baldwin and Tony Bennett on ‘SNL’ in 2006Dana Edelson / NBC / courtesy Everett Collection
A man whose heart was as big as his voice.
The worlds foremost practitioner of the Art Of Excellence.Deepest love and condolences to my friend Danny and the family.
For seven decades, Tony graced us with his beautiful voice, skillful song-writing and classic tunes.
As historic was Tonys devotion to serving his Nation.
He also personally invested his time, resources and celebrity in educating young children in the arts.
He was always optimistic about the future.
Personally, Tony was my dear friend, with whom it was my privilege to share many special moments.
I was deeply honored when he came to the Capitol as my special guest for my elections as Speaker.
Tony Bennett is a national treasure.
Im deeply saddened by his passing and I will miss him very very much.
Rest in Peace to one of the best to ever grace the stage.
It was like dropping a needle on a record.
RIP, Tony.pic.twitter.com/lPhpTPy3kI
Tis w/ gr8 sadness, we say farewell to the late great Tony Bennett.
I wish more had the stuff you were made of Tony.
RIP #power2performerspic.twitter.com/j0PrP5mi5I
Tony Bennett.Thats how you do it.
Life As Lyric.Music & Art FULLY Realized.
So ALIVE as Long As He Lived.
Before the blank canvas.G.O.A.T.
Tony Bennett has lived a life we all dream of.
He was a beautiful man and a voice for the ages.
