Anthony Ciccone, Madonna's older brother, has passed away at the age of 66. The tragic news was announced via musician Joe Henry's Instagram - Mr Henry is married to Madonna's sister Melanie Ciccone.
He shared a black-and-white picture of his brother-in-law on the social media site with a heartfelt tribute, the Mirror reports.
It read: "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. Read more: Parents of Manchester Arena bombing victims distraught after 'patronising' Home Office meeting "As brother Dave Henry (who took this photograph) notes here, 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. But trouble fades; and family remains— with hands reached across the table. "Farewell, then, brother Anthony.
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