Cher has sadly announced the news of her mother’s death on Twitter, writing “Mom is gone” alongside a sad-face emoji. Georgia Holt was 96 years old. This information has been confirmed by Cher’s representative Liz Rosenberg.
Mom is goneš
— Cher (@cher) December 11, 2022
In recent months, Holt had been contending with health issues. In September, Cher revealed on Twitter that her mother had contracted pneumonia and continued to experience difficulties with her health. However, she calmed her followers by letting them know that her mother was improving.
Born in 1926, Holt was an Arkansas native who later became an accomplished actress, model, and singer. In the 1950s alone, she appeared in popular TV shows such as āI Love Lucyā and āThe Adventures of Ozzie and Harrietā. Additionally, her filmography includes parts in films like āA Life of Her Ownā and āGrounds for Marriageā.
In 2013, Holt’s dream of becoming a recording artist came true when she released her debut album “Honky Tonk Woman.” The album had been recorded in the 1980s with members of Elvis Presley’s band. It also featured a duet with Cher called “I’m Just Your Yesterday.”
In the same year, a documentary called “Dear Mom, Love Cher” was created about Holt. The TV special detailed her childhood, marriage, and career while also exploring motherhood. Holt told the Huffington Post that after all these years she cried from both the emotion of the special and the release of the album.
After news of Holt’s death broke, tributes began flooding in from fans and celebrities. Former US presidential nominee Hillary Clinton took to Twitter to pay her respects, writing: āSo sorry for your loss, my friend. Sending you all the (love) in the world. ā āCSI: Crime Scene Investigation,ā actress Marg Helgenberger said: āOh @cher Iām so very sorry to hear that your beloved mother has passed. My heart goes out to you. What a blessing to have had her in your life for as long as you did. May she rest in peace.ā
So sorry for your loss, my friend. Sending you all the š in the world.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) December 11, 2022
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Kris Holt. She was an immensely talented and gifted artist who will be missed greatly by those who loved her. Our thoughts and prayers are with Cher and her family during this difficult time.