Who are Tony Bennett’s 4 children fighting over his estate, Danny, Dae, Joanna and Antonia?
- The late Grammy-winning jazz icon’s legacy has been overshadowed by Antonia and Joanna’s lawsuit against their stepbrother, Danny
It has been almost a year since we lost legendary American singer Tony Bennett on July 21, 2023. But while fans are still grieving this loss, the I Left My Heart in San Francisco singer’s family has been embroiled in controversy.
Tony’s daughters Antonia and Johanna Bennett have sued their stepbrother, D’Andrea “Danny” Bennett, trustee of their late father’s estate, over his assets, and are seeking “equitable relief”. The sisters have alleged that Danny “obtained personal benefits for himself and his company”, per NY Post. Tony’s other son, Daegal “Dae” Bennett, is also named in the lawsuit alongside Tony’s widow, Susan Benedetto, as an additional respondent.
This unfortunate turn of events is extra heartbreaking considering the late Grammy winner’s devotion to his family, and his consistent and vocal celebration of his children and their achievements, of which he was tremendously proud, per Forbes.
Here’s everything we know about Tony Bennett’s four children.
1. Danny Bennett, 70
According to The New York Times, it was thanks to Danny that Tony’s career was revived from “financial disaster” and substance abuse. For example, when Tony wanted to appear on MTV, it was Danny who made it happen. For the late singer’s firstborn, however, he didn’t just manage his father’s career – he also managed his legacy, per Billboard. According to Danny, Tony’s last words to him were, “thank you”. “Can’t say it better than that,” Danny added.
2. Dae Bennett, 68
