when did sonny bono die February 21, 2026 • 1 min read TwitterFacebookWhatsAppLinkedInTelegramCopy Link Sonny Bono died on January 5, 1998, in a skiing accident near South Lake Tahoe, California, at age 62. Written by Mayilvahanan "Reading is my favorite occupation, when I have leisure for it and books to read." — This philosophy guides my writing and exploration of ideas.