Cher Claims Ex-Husband Bono Thought About Killing Her During ‘Loveless’ Marriage
Cher reveals chilling details about her marriage to Bono, including claims that he once thought about killing her. The singer discusses feeling trapped in a controlling relationship, and admits she contemplated suicide during their time together. The couple, married from 1969 to 1975, had one son, Chaz, and their relationship was marked by turbulence rather than love.
Cher has opened up about her troubled marriage to Bono, revealing some pretty shocking admissions about their life together, which she describes as ‘loveless.’ They were the darling duo of the 60s, thanks to hits like “I Got You Babe” and their own show, but, as Cher claims, things were not all rainbows and sunshine behind the scenes. Cher, who was only 16 when she met the much older Bono, said her ex-husband once thought about taking her life – by throwing her off a balcony, no less. That’s definitely not a line you find in the typical love song.
In her autobiography, “Cher: The Memoir, Part One”, the pop icon details how Bono was controlling, leaving her feeling trapped as they navigated their tumultuous relationship. Cher shared that the dark moment came when she confessed her feelings for their guitarist, “Bill.” Bono’s response? A laugh and a chilling notion of claiming insanity if she vanished. “I figured I’d plead insanity like Spade Cooley,” he reportedly joked, while Cher responded that nudging her off really wasn’t necessary because she was contemplating jumping anyway – talk about a cheery discussion!
And just when you thought that was heavy, Cher admits to eyeing the plunge herself during their Vegas escapades. “I stepped barefoot onto the balcony of our suite and stared down. I was dizzy with loneliness,” she recalled, almost poetically, imagining how easy it would be to just disappear. Thankfully, the thought of setting an awful example for her son, Chaz Bono, pulled her back from the edge—literally.
Cher and Bono’s marriage lasted from 1969 until 1975, during which they welcomed their only child. Just four days after finalizing her divorce from Bono, Cher tied the knot with Greg Allman of The Allman Brothers Band, which might have made for some interesting family dinners. They had another son, Elijah, before splitting up in 1979. As for Bono, he tragically passed away in 1998 following a ski accident. Quite a legacy for ‘Sonny and Cher,’ which now feels like a mix of nostalgia and a rather dramatic narrative of personal trials.
Cher’s reflections on her marriage to Bono unveil a deep, dark chapter that contrasts starkly with their public personas. It’s a gripping tale of control, threats, and a struggle for autonomy set against the backdrop of fame. Her ability to share these thoughts, especially for her son’s sake, turns a painful past into a lesson of resilience. All in all, it’s both a tragic and triumphantly honest account of love gone wrong.
Original Source: www.express.co.uk
