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Sonny Bono

American entertainer, musician and politician (1935–1998)

  • Fame61.2
  • Momentum1.7
  • Wikipedia123.1K
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Lived 1935–1998, aged 63United States
United States flagUnited StatesMusiciansSinger / Musician
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    41 languages
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  • Era
    1935–1998
    Aged 63
  • Known for
    Airplane II: The Sequel
    1982
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Updated 2026-06-21

Salvatore Phillip "Sonny" Bono was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and politician. In partnership with his second wife, Cher, he formed the singing duo Sonny & Cher. A member of the Republican Party, Bono served as the 16th mayor of Palm Springs, California, from 1988 to 1992, and served as the U.S. representative for California's 44th district from 1995 until his death in 1998.

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61.2
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Momentum1.7
Historical27.0
Source confidence70.0
Completeness80.0
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