Cher with Norman Jewison on April 17, 2009.Photo:George Pimentel/WireImage

Cher and director Norman Jewison attends “A Tribute to Norman Jewison” presented by CFC and Film Independent at LACMA on April 17, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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Cheris mourning the loss of an important figure from her life and career.

The multi-hyphenate star, who won anAcademy Awardfor Best Actress for her performance in the 1987 filmMoonstruck, paid tribute onX (formerly known as Twitter)to the movie’sdirector, Norman Jewison, after his death at age 97.

“Farewell Sweet Prince👑. Thank U For One Of The Greatest, Happiest, Most Fun Experiences Of My Life,” wrote the Oscar winner. “Without U, I Would Not Have My Beautiful Golden Man.”

“Norman U Made Moonstruck The GREAT FILM Ppl🩵,” continued the Grammy winner. “Script, Actors, Etc, NEEDED U DEAR❤️. NORMAN JEWISON. LIVES ON THROUGH HIS WORK.”

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Cher with Norman Jewison on Jan. 30, 2010.Frazer Harrison/Getty

Director Norman Jewison, winner of the Lifetime Achievment Award, poses in the press room with singer Cher during the 62nd Annual Directors Guild Of America Awards held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on January 30, 2010 in Century City, California.

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Jewison, the prolific director behind other classic films likeIn the Heat of the Night, died Saturday, Jan. 20, at his Los Angeles home, his publicist Jeff Sanderson confirmed to PEOPLE Monday.

Cher and Nicolas Cage in “Moonstruck”.NY Daily News Archive via Getty

Cher and Nicolas Cage in Moonstruck, a sophisticated romantic comedy.

Cher has previously spoken out after the deaths of some of herMoonstruckcostars, includingDanny Aielloin December 2019.

The two played newly engaged couple Loretta Castorini and Johnny Cammareri. When Johnny leaves for Italy to visit his dying mother, he asks Loretta to visit his estranged brother Ronny (Nicolas Cage) to tell them of their engagement. When she does, Loretta finds herself falling for Ronny.

Norman Jewison on Feb. 27, 2014.George Pimentel/WireImage

Director Norman Jewison attends Canada’s Stars Of the Awards Season presented by TeleFilm on February 27, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.

Shealso paid tributeto her beloved onscreen motherOlympia Dukakisafter her death in 2021. “Olympia Dukakis Was an Amazing Academy Award Winning Actress,” Cherbegan her tweet. “Olympia Played My Mom In Moonstruck,& Even Though Her Part was That Of a Suffering Wife, We 😂 ALL The Time.”

“She Would Tell Me How MUCH She Loved Louis, Her Handsome Talented, Husband. I Talked To Her 3Wks Ago. Rip Dear One,” Cher concluded.

source: people.com