Lady Gaga Pays Tribute to Late Friend Tony Bennett: “I Will Miss My Friend Forever

Lady Gaga paid tribute to her longtime friend, Tony Bennett, who passed away on July 21 at the age of 96, with a heartfelt post on Instagram. Gaga shared a photo of the two stars in an embrace and wrote that she will miss Bennett “forever”.

“I will miss my friend forever,” Gaga wrote. “I will miss singing with him, recording with him, talking with him, being on stage together.” Gaga went on to explain that she and Bennett had a “magical power” when they performed together, and that they “transported ourselves to another era, modernized the music together, & gave it all new life as a singing duo.”

Gaga also shared that Bennett had taught her “about music, about showbiz life, but he also showed me how to keep my spirits high and my head screwed on straight.” She added that she had “been grieving the loss of Tony” since his passing.

The post received an outpouring of support from fans, with many commenting on the special bond between Gaga and Bennett. The two had collaborated on several projects together, including their 2014 duet album “Cheek to Cheek”, and their Netflix special “Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: Cheek to Cheek LIVE!”

Bennett’s death has been mourned by many in the music industry, and Gaga’s tribute is a fitting reminder of the impact he had on her life and career. Gaga’s post is a touching reminder of the bond between the two stars, and a fitting tribute to the late singer.