Georgia Holt, the mother of legendary singer Cher, has passed away at 96. Cher shared the news on social media simply: “Mom is gone,” with a sad-face emoji. Born Jackie Jean Crouch in 1926 in Arkansas, Holt began performing as a child and appeared in classic TV shows like I Love Lucy and The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.
Holt raised Cher and her sister largely on her own, teaching resilience, independence, and a love for music. Cher often credited her mother for shaping the confidence and determination that fueled her decades-long career. Holt’s quiet talent and enduring influence leave a lasting legacy in both family and entertainment history.
