Bon Jovi shares sad family news
Jon Bon Jovi's mother, Carol Bongiovi has died aged 83, just three days before her birthday.
Carol passed away at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, New Jersey, on Tuesday.
The star paid a heartbreaking tribute to her, telling People: “Our mother was a force to be reckoned with, her spirit and can-do attitude shaped this family.”
“She will be greatly missed.”
No cause of death has been given.
Carol affectionally known to fans as "mum Jovi" was a former Playboy Bunny and the founder of the Bon Jovi band's official fan club.
Jon previously spoke about his mother's influence on his career in a 2020 interview with The Big Issue.
"What I got from my parents was the ability to make the dream reality," he explained.
"Even if you truly weren't any good at your craft, if you believed you were, you could work on it. As I got older I realised that was a great gift that I got from my folks.
"They truly believed in the John Kennedy mantra of going to the moon. 'Yeah, of course you can go to the moon. Just go, Johnny.' And there I went."
He also shared a clip from his 2020 music video for Story of Love on Instagram, which featured his parents and captioned it: "Momma. We carry you with us. Always ❤️❤️"
According to People, Holmdel Funeral Home is in charge of Carol’s funeral, which will be private.
Carol is survived by her husband John, her rocker son and other two children, Matthew and Anthony Bongiovi, as well as eight grandchildren.
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