Sonny BONO, Congress, CA (1935-1998)

BONO Sonny , a Representative from California; born in Detroit, Mich., February 16, 1935; graduated Inglewood High School; restaurateur, entertainer, songwriter, and producer; mayor of Palm Springs, Calif., 1988-1992; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Fourth and One Hundred Fifth Congresses (January 3, 1995-January 3, 1999) and served from January 3, 1995, until his death on January 5, 1998, in a skiing accident in Lake Tahoe, Calif.; interment in Desert Memorial Park, Cathedral City, Riverside County, Calif.

Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present