Sonny Bono
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| Sonny Bono | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 44th district |
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| In office January 3, 1995 – January 5, 1998 |
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| Preceded by | Al McCandless |
| Succeeded by | Mary Bono Mack |
| 16th Mayor of Palm Springs | |
| In office April 1988 – April 1992 |
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| Preceded by | Frank Bogert |
| Succeeded by | Lloyd Maryanov |
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| Born | Salvatore Phillip Bono February 16, 1935 Detroit, Michigan, US |
| Died | January 5, 1998 (aged 62) Stateline, Nevada, near South Lake Tahoe, California, US |
| Resting place | Desert Memorial Park Cathedral City, California, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Donna Rankin (1954–1962, divorced) Cherilyn Sarkisian (1964–1975, divorced) Susie Coehlo (1983–1984, divorced) Mary Whitaker (1986–1998, his death) |
| Children | Christine Bono Chaz Bono Chesare Elan Bono Chianna Marie Bono |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism Scientology |
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| Genres | Pop, rock |
| Occupations | Singer, musician, songwriter, producer, actor |
| Years active | 1963–1995 |
| Associated acts | Cher, Sonny & Cher |
Sonny Bono (February 16, 1935 - January 5, 1998) was a recording artist, a producer, singer-songwriter, actor and politician. He was married to Cher between 1964 and 1975, during which time they formed the duo Sonny & Cher. Together, they had numerous hit records and singles. They had several children, including Chastity Bono (who would later be renamed Chaz Bono). Sonny was killed in a skiing accident.
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