Legendary singer Tony Bennett retires at 95 on doctor's orders


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Tony Bennett started his career in the 1950s after being discovered by comedian Bob Hope. Photo: Reuters

American singer Tony Bennett is stepping back from concert performances at the age of 95, his son said on Friday.

Bennett, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2016, cancelled a run of concerts planned for later this year and won't be returning to touring, his manager son Danny Bennett told Variety in an interview.

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