Family: Anthony Ciccone, Madonna's older brother, dies at 66
Anthony Ciccone, the eldest sibling of Madonna and a Michigan native, died Friday evening at 66 years old. Ciccone's brother-in-law Joe Henry announced his death in an Instagram post Saturday. Henry is married to Madonna's younger sister Melanie Ciccone.
Anthony Ciccone led a complicated life and shared close ties with his family, Henry said in the post.
"Anthony was a complex character; and god knows: we tangled in moments, as true brothers can," Henry said. "But I loved him, and understood him better than I was sometimes willing to let on."
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Anthony Ciccone was born May 3, 1956, in Rochester, the oldest child of Madonna and Silvio Ciccone. His younger sister Madonna gained global fame as a singer-songwriter and actress, returning to Michigan several times for performances and to give back to the community.
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Henry ended his tribute with a parting message for Ciccone as the family mourns his loss.
"But trouble fades; and family remains— with hands reached across the table. Farewell, then, brother Anthony," Henry said.
A cause of death remains unknown.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Family: Madonna's brother Anthony Ciccone dies at 66
