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Tributes are pouring in for legendary singer Tony Bennett, who died on Friday at age 96, as confirmed by his publicist to The Related Press. Elton John remembered Bennett as “doubtless the classiest singer, man and performer you’ll ever see,” including, “He is irreplaceable.” Carole King wrote that his loss of life is “such a giant loss,” whereas Billy Joel remembered Bennett not just for his “excellent contribution to the artwork of up to date music,” however for being “one of many nicest human beings I’ve ever recognized.” Former President Barack Obama also honored Bennett, who carried out at his inauguration, as an “iconic songwriter” and a “good man,” whereas director Martin Scorsese instructed Rolling Stone: “At a sure level, we began to think about that Tony would reside eternally. In fact he did not. No person does. However the music? That is one other story.” In keeping with his Twitter account, Bennett “was nonetheless singing the opposite day at his piano and his final track was, ‘Due to You,’ his first #1 hit.”