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Tony Bennett grinned from ear to ear alongside his wife, Susan Benedetto, in one of the final photos he shared on social media.

In the photo, which was posted a month before he died, the musical icon smiled as he posed with Susan and held a sign that read “#ENDALZ,” referring to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease

“June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. #GoPurple with Susan and I, and @alzassociation in honor of the more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s. #ENDALZ,” Bennett — who was diagnosed with the progressive illness in 2016 — captioned the pic.

The “Rags to Riches” crooner and his longtime love both wore purple shirts for the snap – a nod the official color of the Alzheimer’s awareness movement.

It’s unclear whether the picture, which was posted to his feed on June 20, was a throwback or recently snapped.

The legendary singer — known for his smooth voice and collaborations — died on Friday at the age of 96, his publicist confirmed to AP.

He was just two weeks shy of his 97th birthday.

Benedetto, 56, and Bennett tied the knot in 2007.

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