Cher's Tribute to Her Ex-Husband Gregg Allman Is Beyond Heartbreaking

The singer posted several emotional tweets.

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Following news that legendary singer Gregg Allman had passed away, his ex-wife Cher took to social media to share several tributes. In a series of tweets, Cher conveyed her love for Allman, and the huge loss she was feeling upon hearing of his death.

The couple initially got married in 1975, following Cher's divorce from Sonny Bono. During her tumultuous relationship with Allman, Cher gave birth to their son, Elijah Blue, in 1976.

Even though the pair ultimately divorced, Cher's posts prove that there was a lot of love between the musicians.

In a heartbreaking interview with People in April 1978, Cher said, "Nobody ever made me feel as happy as Gregory did. God, he's wonderful. I don't understand why he can't see it. He's the kindest, most gentle, loving husband and father." He will be truly missed.

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Amy Mackelden
Amy Mackelden
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Amy Mackelden is the weekend editor at Marie Claire, where she covers celebrity and royal family news. She was the weekend editor at Harper’s BAZAAR for three years, where she covered breaking celebrity and entertainment news, royal stories, fashion, beauty, and politics. Prior to that, she spent a year as the joint weekend editor for Marie Claire, ELLE, and Harper's BAZAAR, and two years as an entertainment writer at Bustle. Her additional bylines include Cosmopolitan, People, The Independent, HelloGiggles, Biography, Shondaland, Best Products, New Statesman, Heat, and The Guardian. Her work has been syndicated by publications including Town & Country, Good Housekeeping, Esquire, Delish, Oprah Daily, Country Living, and Women's Health. Her celebrity interviews include Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Chastain, the cast of Selling Sunset, Emma Thompson, Jessica Alba, and Penn Badgley. In 2015, she delivered an academic paper at Kimposium, the world's first Kardashian conference.