Madonna’s brother Christopher Ciccone dies at 63

Madonna’s brother Christopher Ciccone dies at 63

Christopher passed away on Friday (October 4) in Michigan after a battle with cancer, his rep confirmed to TMZ.

The Queen of Pop’s family has faced a number of deaths recently. Christopher’s death comes less than two weeks after the death of Madonna’s stepmother, Joan Clare Ciccone, who also suffered from cancer. The pop star’s eldest brother, Anthony Ciccone, also died of respiratory failure and throat cancer in February 2023. He is 66 years old.

As of press time, Madonna has not publicly commented on Christopher’s death. advertising billboard Her representatives have been contacted for comment.

One of Madonna’s seven siblings, Christopher began his entertainment career as one of his sister’s backup dancers before going on to direct music videos for stars such as Dolly Parton and Tony Bennett. He also served as artistic director for Madonna’s 1990 Blond Ambition world tour and tour director for her 1993 The Girlie Show.

Madonna had a falling out with fellow artist and interior designer Christopher, which was documented in his 2008 book, life with my sister madonnaranked second on the New York Times bestseller list. He claimed the singer betrayed him during a 1991 interview advocatesaid: “My brother Christopher is gay and he and I have always been the closest members of my family.”

Christopher later spoke about his relationship with Madonna in a 2012 interview evening standard. “As far as I’m concerned, we’re fine. Even though I haven’t seen her for a long time, we’re still in touch. We’re brothers and sisters again. I don’t work for her, which is better,” he said at the time.

“I’m incredibly proud of her. She’s a force to be reckoned with. Does she have Barbra Streisand’s voice? No,” Christopher added of his sister. “Could she dance like Martha Graham? Probably not. But the combination of her abilities made her great and left a huge legacy for her and, through her, for me. legacy. So, yes, God bless her.

Christopher married British hairdresser Ray Thacker in 2016.