How did Tony Pantano die?
Unfortunate news: Tony Pantano, the multi-award-winning performer known as Australia’s “King of Cabaret,” died this evening after a long battle with cancer. Everyone, particularly the Italian community in Australia, will be deeply missed by the former TV personality and stage artist.
The Italian and Australian communities adored Tony Pantano, and his performances frequently sold out. Since he was 15, Tony has performed nonstop at weddings, engagements, nightclubs, TV shows, Sydney clubs, and American and local cruise ships.
Tony was a wonderful man who was selfless, thoughtful, and devoted to those close to him. Tony had a very successful career in the entertainment industry, winning the “MO Award” for “Best Male Vocalist” a record-breaking thirteen times.
All of this despite never having the successful recordings that he deserved. He exemplified how one might build a top-tier career with genuine talent, tenacity, and professionalism. Thanks to this, any immigrant who wanted to succeed in the show industry could now do it.
There are no specifics on the funeral services offered.
As per Sep 2020 reports, he was diagnosed with cancer:
Tony, diagnosed with prostate cancer and diabetes two years ago, said that one of the good things about time spent in isolation had been the ability to keep in touch and reconnect with people over social media.
Tony Pantano with his coveted Star Award, the first of many awards he has won during his long, illustrious career. “I have been hearing from people I haven’t seen in 30 years. It has been amazing. I have also been able to talk to industry friends who are in the same boat and I think the communication between everyone has helped some cope with the isolation and financial stress much better,” said Tony.
Tony Pantano is an Australian musician, singer, songwriter, and actor born in Italy. Italian Messina is where Tony Pantano was born; his parents brought him to Australia in 1956.
Tony began performing with his father at local Italian dances and weddings when he was 12, singing and playing the slap bass. He started his pop band, Isy and the Dynamics, when he was 15. On the In label, Isy and the Dynamics released the single “One Night/Let Bygones Begone” in 1965.
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