Madonna’s brother, Christopher Ciccone, has died at age 63 from cancer. Ciccone worked with the « Vogue » singer in her early career before parting ways professionally.
Madonna’s brother, Christopher Ciccone, has died at age 63.
His representative confirmed the news to Fox News Digital, sharing that he died « peacefully » on October 4 from cancer. He was « surrounded by love » with his husband, Ray Thacker, and loved ones by his side.
Ciccone was the fifth child and third son born to his and Madonna’s parents, Madonna Louise (Fortin) and Silvio Patrick Ciccone in Pontiac, Michigan, and later grew up in Rochester.
He studied at Western Michigan and Oakland Universities before moving to New York City « where he applied his craft of dancer and choreographer in support of his sister Madonna’s emerging singing career », according to the family’s statement.
Ciccone’s role expanded, and he became a dresser and creative consultant to Madonna during her rise to fame, further collaborating on interior design for her homes in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles.
Following his work with Madonna, he continued work in interior design, footwear design, and as a memoirist and painter.
