Anderson Cooper was there this past summer as Bennett geared up for two more shows at Radio City Music Hall.
When Tony Bennett's family announced he had Alzheimer's disease last February, few of the 94-year-old singer's fans imagined they'd ever see him on stage again. But this past summer, with his family's help, he began rehearsing for two concerts at Radio City Music Hall, with his friend Lady Gaga. No one knew for sure if Tony would be able to pull it off, but his family believed that Tony's story could give hope to others struggling with Alzheimer's.
Susan Benedetto: It was Gayatri Devi, our doctor, who said,"If he wants to sing let him sing, because that's the best thing for him." You know, all the meds and all the treatments they do to stimulate your brain, for him, there's nothing more stimulating than performing. By June, however, his disease had progressed and Susan told us she wasn't sure exactly what would happen at the planned Radio City concert.
In rehearsals this July, she found new ways to connect and communicate with her old friend - when asking him questions she'd keep it simple. On opening night in early August, Radio City's 6,000 seats were sold out. It was Tony's 95th birthday and his fans were waiting.Susan Benedetto: We're gonna watch Lady Gaga's set.Tony Bennett: How many songs am I singing?When it was time, they walked toward the stage together. Then, the lights went out and the curtain went up.
Lady Gaga: It's the last thing that I-- said to Tony on stage was--"Mr. Bennett, it would be my honor if I could escort you off the stage." And he said,"Okay." And I did. And, just simply being the woman that got to walk him off stage, that's enough for me.Lady Gaga: They did, you were, you were spectacular… Everybody Mr. Tony Bennett!
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