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legendary pop, jazz and big-band vocalist died Friday at the age of 96 following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.“Tony, my father, imbued the essence of the American dream,” Danny, 69, told People on Monday. “He taught us all that remarkable opportunities will reveal themselves and that anything is possible when you stick by your passion, believe in yourself and dedicate your life to quality.”Danny described his father as “an artist, a humanitarian, and an inspiration to anyone who experienced his elegance and grace.” “He and I experienced an amazing journey together as father and son, and I’m simply proud and humble to have been a small part of his legacy,” he added. Tony was discovered in 1949 by Bob Hope — working with Pearl Bailey at a Greenwich Village club — and signed a deal with Columbia Records.

Angelique Jackson Chlöe Bailey and Whoopi Goldberg were among the A-list honorees at the third annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards. “It’s always nice to know that people appreciate you, and this award is really given because of what folks feel like I’ve done for the culture,” Goldberg said in a video message, accepting the Social Impact Award from presenter Macy Gray and thanking Hollywood Unlocked for the recognition. The East Coast-based Goldberg didn’t travel to L.A. for the awards ceremony, held at the Beverly Hilton on Tuesday night. Instead, the EGOT winner recorded her acceptance speech from home, gleefully thanking “everyone who thought this [honor] was a good idea” and sharing how wonderful it was to hear that her accomplishments were appreciated.

From rags to riches! Tony Bennett has had a long and successful career as a jazz artist – but the “Because of You” singer started out with humble beginnings.

Retired Broadway veteran Ronald Dennis Watson died, age 78, on Saturday at 9:20pm after a prolonged illness while surrounded by family and friends.'We would like to thank the many doctors and nurses who have cared for him over the years,' his representatives told Broadway World last Sunday.'But especially the entire staff at [Canyon Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care in Canoga Park, CA] who have given him such personal care over the past year.' RIP: Retired Broadway veteran Ronald Dennis Watson died, age 78, on Saturday at 9:20pm after a prolonged illness while surrounded by family and friends (pictured in 2021) The Ohio-born, LA-based actor made his Broadway debut in 1967 as a dancer in Hello, Dolly! starring Pearl Bailey before originating the role of Richie 'Gimme the Ball' Walters in A Chorus Line in 1975.Ronald played the aspiring kindergarten teacher-turned-dancer in the off-Broadway production at The Public Theater, the Broadway production at the Shubert Theatre, the US tour, and he received a special Theatre World award in 1976.The Twitter account for the late EGOT champ Marvin Hamlisch, who composed the music for A Chorus Line, reacted to the news on Monday.'We are saddened to hear about the passing of Ronald Dennis, the original Ritchie in A Chorus Line,' Hamlisch's rep tweeted.

Ronald Dennis, the Broadway performer who indelibly played dancer “Richie Walters” in the original 1975 cast of A Chorus Line and introduced one of the show’s musical highlights in “Gimme The Ball,” died Dec. 17 following a lengthy illness. He was 78.

Legendary Hollywood actor Sidney Poitier - the first black man to win a best actor Oscar - has died at 94.His passing was confirmed by the Bahamas's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fred Mitchell, on Friday morning.His cause of death is not yet known.Bahamian-American Poitier's trailblazing acting career saw win an Oscar in 1964 for his role in Lilies of the Field him and earn two further Academy Award nominations, ten Golden Globes nominations, two Primetime Emmy Awards nominations, six BAFTA nominations, eight Laurel nominations, and one Screen Actors Guild Awards nomination.Twice-married, he had four daughters with his first wife Juanita Hardy and two with his second wife Joanna Shimkus. RIP: Oscar-winning Hollywood star Sir Sidney Poitier has died at 94During his first marriage, he began a nine-year affair with actress Diahann Carroll who he met when they worked together on the 1959 movie Porgy and Bess.In 2016, Poitier was awarded a BAFTA fellowship, but did not attend the event due to ill health.Actor Jeffrey Wright lead tributes on Friday, tweeting: 'Sidney Poitier.

Miles Davis' drummer Jimmy Cobb has died of lung cancer at the age of 91.