The passing of Georgia Holt at the age of 96 marks the end of a truly remarkable era, not only for her legendary daughter, Cher, but for the world of entertainment that she touched in her own unique way. While the public primarily knew her as the foundational pillar behind one of history’s greatest pop icons, Georgia was a formidable force of nature—a singer, actress, and model who navigated the trials of the Great Depression and the complexities of Hollywood with an indomitable spirit. Her death, announced by Cher through a brief but devastating social media post reading “Mom is gone,” sent a wave of grief through a global community of fans who had come to view Georgia as a symbol of maternal strength and late-in-life reinvention.
