Legendary singer Tony Bennett has passed away at the age of 96..During Bennett's career, he sold millions of records worldwide, won 20 Grammys, including a special award for his lifetime achievements, and sang with famous artists like Frank Sinatra and Lady Gaga..Bennett, one of America's great crooners, released his first album in 1952 when he was in his mid-20s. .He continued to have successful songs in the US throughout every decade of his life..In 2016, Bennett was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. .Five years later, he shared this information with the public. .Despite his condition, he remained optimistic, as shown by a modified version of one of his famous quotes that he shared on his social media accounts “Life is a gift — even with Alzheimer's.”.Later that year, he performed his last shows with Lady Gaga..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Legendary singer Tony Bennett has passed away at the age of 96..During Bennett's career, he sold millions of records worldwide, won 20 Grammys, including a special award for his lifetime achievements, and sang with famous artists like Frank Sinatra and Lady Gaga..Bennett, one of America's great crooners, released his first album in 1952 when he was in his mid-20s. .He continued to have successful songs in the US throughout every decade of his life..In 2016, Bennett was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. .Five years later, he shared this information with the public. .Despite his condition, he remained optimistic, as shown by a modified version of one of his famous quotes that he shared on his social media accounts “Life is a gift — even with Alzheimer's.”.Later that year, he performed his last shows with Lady Gaga..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.