The world is mourning the death of Tony Bennett, one of the most legendary musicians not just in the field of jazz but also in the entire industry. Throughout his decades-long career, the singer sold countless albums, soldout tickets for his concerts, and more.
Since he has been working for so long, many fans wonder how much his net worth was at the time of his death; let's explore the musician's fortune below.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Bennett's net worth as of 2023 is $200 million. As of this writing, there is no public knowledge of who would inherit his fortune.
Although it's still unclear who would inherit his million-dollar money, it's possible that it could be divided among his four children: D'Andrea "Danny" Bennett, Daegal "Dae" Bennett, Joanna Bennett, and Antonia Bennett.
It's also possible that his widow, Susan Benedetto, whom he tied the knot in 2007 after 20 years of being in a relationship, will also have a part.
Tony Bennett Net Worth 2023: Jazz Singer Wasn't Always Rich
Despite having millions of dollars when he died, Tony Bennett's life wasn't always filled with glitters and spotlights as he needed to use his talent in order to achieve what he had.
According to Closer Weekly, the singer's father, Giovanni "John" Benedetto was a grocer when he was growing up. On the other hand, his mother, Anna Maria Benedetto, was a seamstress.
His family had a hard time surviving at the time because it was the Great Depression. When Bennett was 9 years old, his father sadly passed away.
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In order to distract himself from the pain that his father's death caused him, the musician decided to pursue a career in music at the age of 10.
He later studied music and painting in high school. Although he dropped out, his mother supported his decision and he later worked as a singing waiter in restaurants.
By the 1950s, he struck a deal with Columbia Records and released his debut album "Because of You."
Tony Bennett Death
Tony Bennett, popularly known for being a legendary singer in the jazz genre, passed away at the age of 96, almost two weeks before his 97th birthday.
According to NBC News, the musician died in New York City, the same city where he spent most of his life. As of this writing, the cause of death has not been publicized.
However, over the past five years before he passed away, he struggled with Alzheimer's disease. Despite the medical condition, he still thrived and created more music.
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