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Carol Bongiovi, the mother of musician Jon Bon Jovi, died on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at age 83. Her death was reported the following day, based on an obituary provided by the musician’s representative.
What Jon Bon Jovi said about his mother
In a statement on behalf of the family, Jon Bon Jovi said: “Our mother was a force to be reckoned with, her spirit and can-do attitude shaped this family. She will be greatly missed.” The statement was reported by GMA and Variety on July 10, 2024.
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Who was Carol Bongiovi?
Born Carol Sharkey in Erie, Pennsylvania, she joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1959 and met her future husband, John Bongiovi Sr., while they were serving. Accounts describe her as an entrepreneur who ran several businesses, a former Playboy Bunny, and the founder of Bon Jovi’s fan club.
Variety, citing Laura Jackson’s biography of Jon Bon Jovi, reports that Carol encouraged his early interest in performing and brought home an acoustic guitar for him when he was seven.
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Her family and legacy
Carol was survived by her husband, three sons and daughters-in-law, and eight grandchildren. Variety reported that funeral services would be private.
In Bon Jovi’s 2021 “Story of Love” video, Jon sings in front of a black-and-white portrait of his parents when they were young. The image is a family moment in the video; it does not establish that the song was written about Carol.
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Was Carol Bongiovi’s cause of death reported?
No cause of death was given in the contemporaneous reports. GMA, Variety and RTÉ all reported that she died on July 9, 2024, at age 83.
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