Anthony Ciccone, the eldest sibling of Madonna, passed away at the age of 66 on Friday evening.

Joe Henry, the brother-in-law of Ciccone, confirmed his death on Instagram on Saturday. Henry is married to Melanie Ciccone, Madonna's younger sister.

Madonna's Brother is Dead

Henry said in the post that Anthony Ciccone had a complex life and had deep links to his family. Anthony Ciccone was born in Rochester, Michigan, on May 3, 1956.

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Per USA Today, he is the eldest child of Madonna and Silvio Ciccone. Madonna, his younger sister, achieved worldwide renown as a singer, songwriter, and actor.

Henry concluded his eulogy with a farewell message to Ciccone as his family mourned his passing. According to public records, Ciccone most recently resided in Michigan, where he and his seven siblings were raised.

In recent years, national news outlets claimed that Ciccone had lived on the streets and in a rehabilitation center.

Henry's statement announcing Ciccone's death alluded to adversity by stating that "trouble disappears," family endures, and "hands are extended across the table." Madonna liked the Instagram image, however she did not provide a remark.

In 2017, Anthony Ciccone was reunited with his family, according to Christopher, Madonna's other brother. Christopher had previously mentioned a disagreement with his sister in 2008, taking issue with her alleged refusal to assist their dying grandmother. Christopher was launching his book 'Life with My Sister Madonna' at the time.

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Anthony Ciccone Cause of Death

Though the official cause of death is not yet revealed, Anthony has been struggling with alcohol addiction for a long time. In 2017, he went through a rehab program and then reconnected with his family, as per Meaww.

Dann's House founder Karen McCarthy, who ran the rehab program, told Daily Mail, "Anthony loved it at Dann's House for quite a while, and made significant improvements in his life while he was with us. Dann's House does good work with people who are vulnerable. We've seen tremendous, positive results."

The iconic pop star has seven siblings -- Anthony, Martin, Paula, Christopher, Melanie, Jennifer, and Mario.be somebody else. He thinks the way I live is intentional. He simply doesn't know me."

Anthony also claimed that he never had any family support. He said, Although the official cause of death has not yet been determined, Anthony Ciccone had been battling alcoholism for years. In 2017, he completed a rehabilitation program before reconnecting with his family.

Dann's House founder Karen McCarthy, who led the rehabilitation program, told Daily Mail, "Anthony loved it at Dann's House for quite a while, and made significant improvements in his life while he was with us. Dann's House does good work with people who are vulnerable. We've seen tremendous, positive results."

The famous musician has seven siblings, including Anthony, Martin, Paula, Christopher, Melanie, Jennifer, and Mario.

Also, Anthony Ciccone stated that he had never received family support. He stated, "No family backup. When the chips fell, no family backup. I'd rather be working. What would you do under these circumstance when your family has stood against you completely?"

Madonna paid for his two-month stay at a Texas facility as part of the rehabilitation program. The police were summoned when Anthony Ciccone refused to leave the restroom at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center.

One of the cops attempted to apprehend him on a warrant for trespass. Nonetheless, he reportedly confronted the officer, causing his face to strike the ground, resulting in nine stitches. CBS reports that Anthony Ciccone's blood alcohol content was 0.40, whereas the legal limit for driving is 0.08.

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