Carol Bongiovi, the mother of rocker Jon Bon Jovi, died Tuesday at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, New Jersey at the age of 83.
Bon Jovi, 62, confirmed his mother’s passing in a statement to People on Tuesday.
‘Our mother was a force to be reckoned with, her spirit and can-do attitude shaped this family,’ the rock stalwart told the outlet in a statement. ‘She will be greatly missed.’
Carol was set to celebrate turning 84 in three days, according to the outlet.
The family will conduct a private funeral service at Holmdel Funeral Home, People reported.

Rocker Jon Bon Jovi’s mother Carol Bongiovi died Tuesday at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, New Jersey at the age of 83. Jon was pictured in NYC last month