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Sonny Bono was American recording artist and producer and late in life politician. He is best known for being part of the singing duo Sonny and Cher for their show of the same name. He was mayor of Palm Springs and then a congressman when he had his skiing accident. He is survived by his wife and four children.
Son Chesare Elan born on April 25, 1988
Karen Higdon Daughter Christine ("Christy") was born on June 24, 1958
Bono passed away on January 5, 1998, of injuries sustained when he hit a tree while skiing in Nevada at the Heavenly Ski Resort
Karen Higdon Married to Donna Rankin for 8 years from 1954 to 1962
He played the part of mad bomber Joe Selucci in "Airplane II: The Sequel"
Karen Higdon Daughter Chastity was born (who, since gender reassignment, is renamed as Chaz)
"The Sonny & Cher Show" aired till 1974 and then again from 1976 to 1977 and was a big hit
Married to Susie Coelho for 1 years from 1983 to 1984
Karen Higdon Married to Cher for 11 years from 1964 to 1975
Karen Higdon Served four years as Mayor of Palm Springs, California
Karen Higdon A Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs, California, Walk of Stars was dedicated to him
Karen Higdon Born 1935 in Detroit, Michigan
Karen Higdon Bono was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1994 to represent California's 44th congressional district
One of Bono's earliest songs at Specialty Records was "Needles and Pins"
Released the major hit "I Got You Babe" with the duo Sonny & Cher
"And the Beat Goes On" single is released by Sonny & Cher
Karen Higdon Married to Mary Whitaker for 12 years from 1986 to 1998
Karen Higdon Daughter Chianna Maria on February 2, 1991