Singer Cher has petitioned a court to allow a 96-year-old woman to return to her home in northern Virginia . Edith Hill was taken away from her new 95-year-old husband last year after a court accepted she did not have the mental capacity to enter into a marriage . However , the 68-year-old singer was so moved by the story of Mrs Hill and Eddie Harrison that she has pledged to help Mrs Hill return home . Cher was moved to act after she saw a documentary on Edith Hill and her husband Eddie Harrison . A court ruled that Edith Hill , left should be removed from her home and transferred to Florida . Her husband Eddie Harrison remained at home in Virginia but later died a couple of weeks after they were split apart . Unfortunately Mr Harrison died several weeks after his wife was taken away . However , Cher was inspired by the story and decided to act on behalf of Mrs Hill and see whether it was feasible to return her to her long-term home . A judge in McClean , Virginia has ruled that Mrs Hill should be returned home following Cher 's commitment . Mr Harrison died in December , just weeks after Hill was taken away to Florida on the recommendation of a court-appointed guardian , but a custody dispute continued over who should care for Hill and where she should live . Cher said she will help pay for needed upgrades to Hill 's family home in Alexandria . In a telephone interview , Cher expressed frustration that Eddie and Edith had been split up against their wishes . She said : 'This whole thing is a travesty , what happens to old people . Once they do the repairs and she comes back home , it 's going to be bittersweet because she only wanted to be with him . ' Earlier this month , after Cher offered to pay for the home improvements , a judge ordered that Hill should return to Alexandria once repairs are complete . Mrs Hill 's daughter Rebecca Wright said : 'Mom 's coming home ! ' Mrs Hill was in favour of her mother 's marriage to Mr Harrison . Mr Harrison and Mrs Hill had been companions for more than a decade before they got married . In December , the court ruled that Mrs Hill should be moved to Florida and later that same month , Mr Harrison died . Mrs Wright said : 'He actually gave his life to this effort . ' She said Mr Harrison became depressed after Mrs Hill was taken away as he thought it was unlikely that they would ever see each other again . Cher became aware of the case when a TV news broadcast showed the couple dancing . The singer said she would pay for any repairs inside the Alexandria home and ensure it was suitable for a 96-year-old woman . She also pledged to help with her ongoing medical bills . Cher saw a documentary about the couple when Mrs Hill was taken to Florida . She said she was impressed by how in love the pair seemed to be and was outraged over their treatment . She added : ' I think this is an important story . It 's not right what is going on . '
Singer Cher , 68 , has vowed to help a 96-year-old woman move back home . Edith Hill was separated from her new 95-year-old husband Eddie Harrison . Weeks after they were separated by a court , Mr Harrison died . Mrs Hill 's family said she suffered from mild dementia and needed help . Cher said she was outraged the couple had been split against their wishes . She has promised to pay for upgrades to Mrs Hall 's home in Florida .