Tony Bennett will not be appearing at the Grammy Awards due to his ongoing battle with Alzheimer’s, his son confirmed.
The legendary entertainer, 95, had been invited to perform alongside at the ceremony on April 3, but will not be able to attend.
Danny Bennett, his son and manager, told in a statement: ‘Tony is beyond thrilled, particularly at the young age of 95, to once again be recognised along with his musical collaborator and dear friend Lady Gaga by the Recording Academy for their album Love for Sale.
‘To have the album nominated in six categories including Album of the Year and Record of the Year is an incredible honour.
‘Although the producers had invited both Tony and Gaga to perform in Sunday’s Grammys broadcast, it is unfortunate that due to his continuing struggle with Alzheimer’s, he was not able to accept.
‘It was decided that it would be fitting for Lady Gaga to perform on her own to represent for both of them.’
While he won’t be there in person, Tony will be watching on from home as the statement concluded: ‘There is no doubt, that she will offer up an impeccable performance from Love for Sale, which is Tony’s final album.
‘He will be cheering her on as he watches from his home in New York City.’
The two, who have released music together in the past, performed a song from their first album, Cheek To Cheek, at the 2014 Grammys.
The jazz icon and announced his retirement from performing last year.
Tony and Lady Gaga in August 2021, titled One Last Time, and held at New York’s Radio City Music Hall.
