Sonny Bono

February 16, 1935 – January 5, 1998

It has been 15 years since Sonny Bono died in a ski crash on Heavenly Ski Resort in California. Mr. Bono died at 62 years old. Mr. Bono was a famous singer and television star, most notably from The Sonny and Cher Show. Later in life, he became a United States Congressman, representing a district in Southern California. Mary Bono (now Mary Bono Mack), Mr. Bono’s widow, was elected in a special election to succeed him in Congress after his death.

Mr. Bono was eulogized by his former wife, Cher, and his funeral was a meeting of Hollywood and Washington.¹ He died intestate, which caused some problems for Mrs. (Bono) Mack. While Mrs. Mack began to administer Sonny’s estate, a man came forward claiming to be Sonny’s illegitimate child.² In due time, the man withdrew his claim.³

For Mr. Bono’s full obituary, click here.

¹Farewell to Bono awash in laughter, tears

²Sonny Bono Died Without A Will

³Sonny’s Estate

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