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The U.S. Senate recently passed a resolution declaring Aug. 3 Tony Bennett Day, with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York recognizing Bennett for being not only being \"an American icon\" and 'one of the most beloved singers of our time,\" but also \"a lifelong champion of civil rights\" and a World War II veteran.

Gaga, who released two albums with Bennett, previously reacted to his death in a heartfelt tribute.

\"I will miss my friend forever,\" she wrote in an Instagram post Sunday. \"I will miss singing with him, recording with him, talking with him, being on stage together.\"

In her tribute, Gaga also encouraged her followers to not \"discount your elders, don't leave them behind when things change.\"

\"Take care of your elders and I promise you will learn something special. Maybe even magical,\" she wrote. \"And pay attention to silence -- some of my musical partner and I's most meaningful exchanges were with no melody at all.\"

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