Died at the age of 83 - Jon Bon Jovi mourns the death of his mother Carol Bongiovi
US-singer Jon Bon Jovi is reportedly mourning the loss of his mother. According to "People" and "Variety," the 62-year-old stated in a statement, "Our mother was a force to reckon with. Her enthusiasm and creativity shaped our family. We will miss her greatly." Carol Bongiovi reportedly passed away on Tuesday at the age of 83, just before her birthday.
Carol Bongiovi was not only the founder of the fan club of the eponymous band of her son, but also an entrepreneur with several businesses. The native of Erie, Pennsylvania, joined the US Marine Corps in 1959. It was there that she met her future husband, John Bongiovi Senior.
Jon Bon Jovi is grateful to his parents
The couple later moved to Sayreville, New Jersey, where they raised their family. Later, they moved to Holmdel, where they lived until her death. In media reports, Jon Bon Jovi expressed his gratitude to his parents for allowing him to fulfill his dream.
Jon Bon Jovi, whose given name is John Bongiovi, returned to the music scene in June with the new album "Forever." He has been married to his wife Dorothea since 1989. The couple has four children. In May, their son Jake Bongiovi, 22, married British actress Millie Bobby Brown ("Stranger Things," 2016) in a private ceremony.
Jon Bon Jovi's mother, Carol Bongiovi, was not only a dedicated fan club founder for her son's band but also an accomplished entrepreneur with various businesses. Despite her passing away before her birthday, Jon Bon Jovi remains grateful to both his parents for supporting his musical career and enabling him to pursue his dreams.
