Madonna's alcoholic, homeless brother dies

Anthony Ciccone (67), the older brother of pop star Madonna (65), has passed away.

According to foreign media such as the BBC on the 27th (local time), Madonna's brother-in-law, Joe Henry, died at the age of 67, as did Anthony Gerard Cicone, the two-year-old brother of Madonna's eight siblings.

Anthony Cicone, born in 1956, suffered from alcoholism for a long time, lived homeless for many years, and is said to have once lived under a bridge.

Musician Joe Henry, who is married to Madonna's sister Melanie, wrote on Instagram, "We were intertwined, as brothers are, but I loved him and understood him more than I understood myself, and at times I was willing to confide in him." He disappeared and the family was left with their hands on the table, goodbye, Anthony,” he mourned.

The exact cause of death is not yet known, and Madonna has not publicly commented on Ciccone's death. However, I pressed ‘Like’ on Joe Henry’s social media.

Meanwhile, Madonna, born in 1958, grew up in Detroit, Michigan with her seven siblings, including Anthony. The siblings' mother died of breast cancer in 1963.

Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr