Anthony Ciccone, Madonna’s older brother, died at the age of 66. On February 24, he passed away at his Michigan home. The oldest of Maddona’s seven siblings, Anthony, was. His sister Melanie Ciccone’s spouse has confirmed his demise.
Anthony battled alcoholism for a significant portion of his life. He once claimed that Madonna and the rest of his family had abandoned him. To learn more about his life, keep reading.
Madonna’s Eldest Sibling, Anthony Ciccone, Dies at 66
Joe Henry, a musician and Melanie Ciccone’s husband, posted the devastating news on Instagram on Saturday. Anthony Gerard Ciccone left this earthly plane last evening, he wrote alongside a vintage black and white photo of him. Since the spring of our lives in Michigan when I was 15 years old, I had known him.
Anthony was a complicated person, and as true brothers can, David Henry, the photographer, and I got into arguments at times. Nonetheless, I liked him and knew him more than I often wanted to admit.
But problems pass, and family is still there—hands extended across the table. Brother Anthony, good bye for now. I’d like to believe that the goddess your blessed mother (and mine) worshipped is there, ready to welcome you. Nobody shall stop me from following this vision, at least for today,” he continued.
Anthony had a Troubled Relationship with his Family
Anthony was said to have been homeless for a long time due to his alcoholism. He formerly resided beneath a bridge in Michigan. In contrast, he said in an interview that his family was unconcerned about him at all.
I’m a non-person and a zero in their eyes. andday My family probably wouldn’t notice or care if I died from freezing for six months. If I passed away from hypothermia, my father would be relieved because he wouldn’t have to worry about me any longer. He grew up during the Depression, therefore he’s old school,” he was cited as saying in 2011.
Anthony continued his discussion on Madonna and said that he didn’t have a romantic relationship with her. “She never loved me; I never loved her in the first place. He claimed, “We have never been in love. He rejoined his family in 2017 after finishing a recovery programme.
Anthony’s Friends Pay their Condolences
Social media is being flooded with words of condolence for the departed. I have a lot of great memories of Anthony when he was growing up, one of Anthony’s pals commented. We became close because we both adore Calvin and Hobbes. He and the Ciccones will be on my mind tonight.
I have such happy memories of time spent with Anthony back in the late 1980s, remarked actress Debi Mazar, who also got along well with Anthony. a true Renaissance figure. Lover of literature, Italian heritage, fine wine, and food, full of prose
“He would bring a pot of his freshly made Ragu and all the fixings to my Brooklyn apartment in a snowstorm, and we would cook, laugh, and talk all night. My sympathies go out to his entire family. He was greatly adored, she continued.
The soul of Anthony may rest in peace. Keep checking back for new information.
