CHER has announced the death of her mom in a heart-breaking post on Twitter. Georgia Holt's passing at the age of 96 comes just months after she was rushed to hospital with pneumonia.
Publishing a tweet this morning Cher penned: "Mom is gone," followed by a frowning emoji. In September, the star, 76, had revealed that Holt was battling a number of health issues.
She told fans at the time: "Sorry I’ve Been MIA. Mom’s Been Sick Off & On. She Just Got Out Of Hosp. She Had Pneumonia. She’s Getting Better." The following day, she updated followers that her mum was recovering at home: "Home is the best medicine for her...
she's getting better," she penned. In her own right, Holt was an actress, songwriter and model and had encouraged her daughter to follow her into the world of showbusiness.
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