The late great singer and actress Cher announced officially that her beloved mother, Georgia Holt, has died at the age of 96. Cher herself shared the terrible news on Twitter, informing her loyal fans of the tragic event.
Only a few months after revealing that her mother had been hospitalized for pneumonia, Cher took to social media on Sunday afternoon to make the devastating announcement. The 76-year-old celebrity tweeted, “Mum is gone,” in a direct and emotional message. She was able to express the depth of her sadness by using a depressing emoji with the message.
Cher feels that her mother’s passing marks the end of a time that she values greatly. They were incredibly well-liked by people everywhere, and their relationship was well-documented. Cher and Georgia Holt were able to create a bond that transcended the glitz and glamour of show business through their outward displays of love and support for one another. It was this link that made many people happy.
The outpouring of grief from Cher’s colleagues celebs as well as her fans indicates that the loss of Georgia Holt has left a huge void in Cher’s life. Her legacy of love and strength, however, will undoubtedly continue to inspire others whose lives were altered by the connection they shared.