Madonna‘s eldest sibling, Anthony Ciccone, has died, a family member said Saturday. He was 66.
The announcement was made on Instagram by musician Joe Henry, who is married to Madonna’s sister Melanie Ciccone.
“My brother-in-law, Anthony Gerard Ciccone, exited this earthly plane last evening. I’ve known him since I was 15, in the spring of our lives in Michigan so many years now gone,” Henry wrote within the caption of a black and white portrait.
“Anthony was a complex character; and God knows: we tangled in moments, as true brothers can. But I loved him, and understood him better than I was sometimes willing to let on,” the publish mentioned.
No particulars in regards to the demise have been offered. Public data present Ciccone was most lately dwelling in Michigan, the place he and his seven siblings grew up.
National news media in recent times reported that Ciccone had spent a while dwelling on the streets and at a rehabilitation facility. Henry’s publish saying Ciccone’s demise nodded to difficulties, saying “trouble fades,” household stays, with “hands reached” throughout the desk.
Madonna favored the Instagram publish, however the pop music star didn’t touch upon it.
The Associated Press despatched emails in search of extra data to 2 of Madonna’s representatives.
