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WhenTony Bennett diedonJuly 21 at 96, the name that sprung to mind for many was Lady Gaga.
With Tony, I got to live my life in a time warp.
Tony & I had this magical power.
But it wasnt an act.
Our relationship was very real.
Straight ahead, hed say.
Losing Tony to Alzheimers has been painful but it was also really beautiful, Gaga said of this time.
An era of memory loss is such a sacred time in a persons life.
Theres such a feeling of vulnerability and a desire to preserve dignity.
Ill never forget this experience.
