Reading this week that singer Tony Bennett is battling Alzheimer’s disease was sad news.
Discovering that he first showed symptoms in 2016 also had to be shocking to anyone who saw Bennett perform at Packard Music Hall in 2019.
At 92 years old, Bennett seemed like a medical marvel when he appeared on Mother’s Day at the Warren venue. His voice still had enough power that he could fill the hall, even when he pulled the microphone away from his mouth and sang without amplification.
Frankly, I was impressed he stood for the entire 70-minute performance. If I approach his longevity, I hope my knees will allow me to do the same.