Younger brother of pop star Madonna dies

A younger brother of the US musician Madonna (66) is dead. Christopher Ciccone died of cancer at the age of 63, his family announced through a spokesman. His husband, British actor Ray Thacker, and others close to him were at his side, the statement said. Madonna herself initially did not comment on social media. It was only in February 2023 that an older brother, Anthony Ciccone, died at the age of 66.

Madonna, whose real name is Madonna Louise Ciccone, grew up with seven siblings in the US state of Michigan. Christopher Ciccone followed his sister to New York early in her career. He served the singer for years as a personal assistant, dancer, decorator and tour manager. He later worked as a shoe designer and interior designer.

Ciccone wrote a book in 2008 about his life alongside the singer, who became world famous with songs like “Like A Prayer” and “Frozen”. At this point, the siblings’ relationship was already strained. The relationship deteriorated further as a result of the autobiography “My Sister Madonna and I,” as US media reported. In 2012, Ciccone stated in interviews that they were in contact again.