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Madonna's older brother has died at age 66, family says

Madonna at the 65th annual Grammy Awards in L.A., on Feb. 5, 2023. (Chris Pizzello / AP) Madonna at the 65th annual Grammy Awards in L.A., on Feb. 5, 2023. (Chris Pizzello / AP)
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Madonna's eldest sibling, Anthony Ciccone, has died, a family member said Saturday. He was 66.

The , 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 in 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 post said.

No details about the death were provided. Public records show Ciccone was most recently living in Michigan, where he and his seven siblings grew up.

National news media in recent years reported that Ciccone had spent some time living on the streets and at a rehabilitation facility. Henry's post announcing Ciccone's death nodded to difficulties, saying "trouble fades," family remains, with "hands reached" across the table.

Madonna liked the Instagram post, but the pop music star did not comment on it.

The Associated Press sent emails seeking more information to two of Madonna's representatives.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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