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Paul Anka Confirms Sinatra's Endowment, Sparks Nostalgia

12/3/2025

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Paul Anka confirmed long-standing rumors about Frank Sinatra's endowment while promoting his HBO Max documentary, Paul Anka: His Way.
Anka said, "Yeah, it was huge," and joked about eye contact during sauna sessions with Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack.
He compared Frank Sinatra to Milton Berle, saying Berle was more impressive.
Anka noted the emotional impact of Sinatra's rendition of "My Way" and said it revived their careers.

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Paul Anka confirmed long-standing rumors about Frank Sinatra's endowment while promoting his HBO Max documentary, Paul Anka: His Way.
Anka said, "Yeah, it was huge," and joked about eye contact during sauna sessions with Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack.
He compared Frank Sinatra to Milton Berle, saying Berle was more impressive.
Anka noted the emotional impact of Sinatra's rendition of "My Way" and said it revived their careers.