Sonny Bono

Rock Singer

Birthday February 16, 1935

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Detroit, MI

DEATH DATE Jan 5, 1998 (62)

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About

Singer, actor, and politician best known as half of the pop duo Sonny & Cher. He was the 16th Mayor of Palm Springs from 1988 to 1992 and a Member of the US House of Representatives from California's 44th district from 1995 until his death.

Before Fame

He ran errands as a gofer for Phil Spector.

Trivia

His CBS variety show The Sonny and Cher Show ran from 1971 to 1974 and he also starred in the 1982 film Airplane II: The Sequel.

Family Life

He was married four times: to Donna Rankin, Cher, Susie Coelho, and finally to Mary Bono Mack in February 1986 until his death. He had five children: Sean, Chianna, Christine, Chesare, and Chaz

Associated With

His son is Chaz Bono is a reality personality and musician. 

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