Why Did Cher File a Lawsuit Against First Husband Sonny Bono’s Widow?
On May 28, 2024, a civil court ruling was made in favor of Cher, who had initiated a lawsuit against Mary Bono, the widow of her first husband and former musical partner Sonny Bono. The legal action arose due to Cher’s assertion that Mary Bono unlawfully ended her 50% entitlement to royalties from their famous duo’s music collection, infringing upon their divorce agreement regarding the distribution of such earnings.