Bon Jovi mourns loss of mother as musical legacy endures
Jon Bon Jovi has been a rock star for over 40 years. During this time, he has recorded sixteen albums, toured the world, and performed thousands of concerts for millions of fans. Now, however, he is dealing with a family tragedy, as he has informed us about his mother's passing.
Carol Bongiovi, the mother of the famous musician Jon Bon Jovi, passed away on Tuesday at Monmouth Medical Centre in Long Branch, New Jersey, at the age of 83.
In a Tuesday statement to "People" magazine, Bon Jovi confirmed his mother's death.
Our mother was a force to be reckoned with, her spirit and can-do attitude shaped this family. She will be greatly missed - said the rock star in a statement.
According to reports by "People," the family will hold a private funeral service at Holmdel Funeral Home.
Originally from Erie, Pennsylvania, Carol enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1959. During her service, she met her future husband, John Bongiovi Sr., with whom she was married for 63 years. The couple then moved to Sayreville, New Jersey.
50 years on Bon Jovi's stage
Jon Bon Jovi has been singing for over 40 years, starting his first band at 13. The band's debut album, Bon Jovi, was released in 1984, and in June of this year, their 16th studio album, Forever, was released, featuring the track "Legendary."
Unfortunately, at least shortly, the band will not be heard live because their frontman has not fully regained his vocal abilities after vocal cord surgery in 2022. It turned out that one of them was gradually deteriorating.
