Did Sonny Bono hit a tree?
The accident occurred when Bono left his family to ski alone on the afternoon of January 5. He was reported missing several hours later, and his body was found that evening. Police said Bono had skied into a wooded area and hit a tree; the cause of death was massive head injuries.
How did Cher take Sonny’s death?
Cher was devastated when she learned Sonny had died in a skiing accident on January 5, 1998. She spent days drafting a eulogy she hoped would “repair all the damage and misconceptions about Sonny.” Her moving words at his January 9 funeral touched on their history and connection.
Did Cher go to Sonny’s funeral?
Sonny Bono’s funeral in January 1998 included celebrities and politicians such as Cher, Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt Newt Gingrich, Former President Gerald Ford, California Gov. Pete Wilson and others.
Who got Sonny Bono’s money when he died?
Congress passed the bill several months after Bono died from a skiing accident. At the time of his death, he left behind a wife, Mary, and three children: Chastity (now Chaz) Bono, Chesare Elan Bono, and Christy Bono Fasce. His estate was worth an estimated $2 million, yet he had done no estate planning.
How long were Sonny and Cher married?
After 13 years together as a couple and six years of marriage—the last three for the cameras—Sonny and Cher were legally divorced on June 26, 1975.
Where is Sonny Bono now?
| Sonny Bono | |
|---|---|
| Died | January 5, 1998 (aged 62) Stateline, Nevada, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Skiing accident |
| Resting place | Desert Memorial Park, Cathedral City, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Is Sonny Bono still alive?
January 5, 1998Sonny Bono / Date of death
Who was Sonny Bonos second wife?
Mary Bonom. 1986–1998
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Sonny Bono/Wife
Who inherited Sonny Bono estate?
At the time of his death Sonny had three ex-wives (including Cher) four children, and several business interests. Because Sonny died without a will, his estate was placed into the California probate process. Sonny’s wife at the time of his death, Mary Bono, was named as the executor of his estate.