Global music icon Cher has shared heartbreaking news: her beloved mother, Georgia Holt, has passed away at 96. Cher announced the loss on Twitter with a brief message, “Mom is gone,” expressing her immense grief. Georgia Holt, born Jackie Jean Crouch in 1926, was a talented singer, actress, and model whose resilience and creativity shaped her life and deeply influenced Cher’s legendary career.
Holt’s early life included performing in Hollywood films and television shows like I Love Lucy and The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, while also nurturing her musical talent. Cher frequently credited her mother for her vocal abilities and for instilling courage and determination. Their bond was celebrated in the 2013 documentary Dear Mom, Love Cher, and in Holt’s rediscovered album, Honky Tonk Woman, released at age 86.
Despite health struggles in recent years, Holt’s strength and warmth inspired millions. Her passing marks the end of an era, but her legacy lives on through Cher, their music, and the stories of perseverance, love, and creativity she leaves behind.
