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Cher is mourning the lack of her mom, Georgia Holt, who has died on the age of 96.
The legendary singer posted on Twitter on the weekend, “Mother is gone,” alongside a sad-face emoji.
The information was confirmed to The Washington Put up by Cher’s consultant Liz Rosenberg. CNN has contacted Cher’s representatives.
Whereas no additional particulars surrounding her loss of life have been made public, Holt had struggled with well being points in current months. In September, Cher shared that her mom had been hospitalized with pneumonia and had been affected by recurring well being points.
“Sorry I’ve Been Mia. Mother’s Been Sick Off & On. She Simply Bought Out Of Hosp. She Had Pneumonia. She’s Getting Higher, ” the “Imagine” hitmaker advised her 4 million Twitter followers on the time.
Following information of Holt’s loss of life, tributes poured in from followers and celebrities. Former US presidential nominee Hillary Clinton wrote on Twitter: “So sorry in your loss, my buddy. Sending you all of the (love) on the planet.”
“CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” actress Marg Helgenberger wrote: “Oh @cher I’m so very sorry to listen to that the one that you love mom has handed. My coronary heart goes out to you. What a blessing to have had her in your life for so long as you probably did. Could she relaxation in peace.”
Born in Arkansas in 1926, Holt was an actress, mannequin and singer. Within the Nineteen Fifties she appeared in exhibits together with “I Love Lucy” and “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet,” and had components in movies corresponding to “A Lifetime of Her Personal” and “Grounds for Marriage.”
In 2013, she realized her dream of turning into a recording artist when she launched her debut album “Honky Tonk Girl,” which she recorded within the Eighties with members of Elvis Presley’s band. The album additionally featured a duet with Cher referred to as “I’m Simply Your Yesterday.”
That very same 12 months, Holt was the topic of a documentary referred to as “Expensive Mother, Love Cher,” which was govt produced by her daughter. The TV particular, which aired on the Lifetime community, detailed Holt’s childhood, her marriages and profession, in addition to motherhood.
“I cried from the particular, I cried from the album popping out in any case these years,” Holt advised the Huffington Put up on the time.