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
