Anthony Dominick Benedetto was better known as his professional name, Tony Bennett. Tony Bennett was an American singer and performed all over the world while amassing many awards throughout his life. During his seven decade career he became a legend and stayed true to his passion to his last days. It is rumoured that the famous singer sang one last song while sitting at his piano, “Because of You” which was released in 1951 and was his first major hit. Tony died in his hometown of New York at the age of 96, but we know he left his heart in San Francisco.