BREAKING NEWS: Madonna's oldest brother Anthony Ciccone dies aged 66

Madonna’s oldest brother Anthony Ciccone dies aged 66: Previously battled alcoholism and lived on the streets

• The millionaire singer’s sibling, who struggled with alcoholism, has died
• Joe Henry, who is married to Madonna’s sister Melanie, announced the news

Madonna’s oldest brother Anthony Ciccone has died at the age of 66. 

The singer’s sibling had been living on the streets of Michigan for many years while struggling with alcoholism.

In a statement, Joe Henry, who is the husband of Madonna’s sister Melanie Ciccone, wrote: ‘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.’

Madonna, who was born in Michigan to Catholic parents, grew up in suburbs of Detroit with five siblings, the eldest of whom was Anthony.

While she moved to New York in 1978 to pursue dance, her eldest brother stayed in Michigan and fell victim to alcoholism and homelessness.

Anthony Ciccone, Madonna’s brother, has died aged 66, the husband of Madonna’s sister Melanie has said in a statement

 Cecconi grew up with Madonna in Michigan and fell victim to alcoholism and homelessness

‘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,’ he added.

‘But trouble fades; and family remains – with hands reached across the table. Farewell, then, brother Anthony. I want to think the god your blessed mother (and mine) believed in has her there, waiting to receive you. At least for today, no one shall dissuade me from this vision,’ said Ciccone, ending his note.

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