Obituary of Sonny Bono

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Sonny Bono

Salvatore Philip Bono (born February 16, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan) was a politician, singer, and TV actor who was best known for being the Mayor of Palm Springs and being in a singing group with his wife, Cher. Sonny died on January 5, 1998 and his death was because of a skiing accident by skiing into a tree. He died at only age 62.

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Sonny Bono Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Bono, Sonny
    • Common Name: Sonny Bono
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
    • Birth Date: February 16, 1935
    • Age: 62 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Salvatore Philip Bono
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $4 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Johnsonville Sausage Brats
    • Favorite Color: Lime
    • Favorite Scent: Dior Sauvage
    • Favorite Actor: Kirk Douglas

    Sonny's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Salvatore Philip Sonny Bono
    • Father: Santo Bono
    • Mother: Zena "Jean" Bono (née DiMercurio)
    • Sister(s):
      • Fran Bono
      • Betty Bono
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Cher (married ?-divorced 1975)
      • Donna Rankin (married 1954-divorced 1962)
      • Susie Coelho (married 1981-divorced 1984)
      • Mary Bono (married 1986-1998, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Chaz Bono (born Chastity Sun Bono, March 4, 1969, with Cher)
      • Chesare Elan Bono (born 1988, with Mary Whitaker)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Chianna Maria Bono (born 1991, with Mary Whitaker)
      • Christine "Christy Bono (born June 24, 1958, with Rankin)

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 05 1998 at age 62
  • Place: Heavenly Mountain Resort - California L, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Accident (Skiing accident - collided into a tree)
  • Interment: Buried at Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral City, California

Category Tags:

PoliticianSinger TV Actor American Born on February 16th Born in 1935 Born in Michigan Died in 1998 Died at age 62 Died from Accident

Sonny's Notable Roles:

  • Politician
  • Singer
  • TV Actor

Quotable Quotes:

"Sonny Bono was a talented musician and devoted public servant who left a lasting impact on the world through his music and political activism. (V)"

"Mister Bono's life was marked by his successful career as a singer, actor, and politician, but tragically ended too soon. (V)"

Is Mr. Sonny Bono still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-02 09:49:32
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