Madonna’s brother Christopher Ciccone dead at 63: What happened to him?

Madonna’s brother, Christopher Ciccone, an artist and interior designer, passed away on Friday at the age of 63 after a long battle with late-stage cancer. Ciccone, who was a significant figure in both Madonna’s personal and professional life, died peacefully, surrounded by family, his representative confirmed.

How did Christopher Ciccone die?

Ciccone’s death came after he struggled with cancer, a diagnosis that eventually brought him and his older sister, pop icon Madonna, back together after years of estrangement. In a heartfelt tribute posted on Instagram, Madonna described her brother as “the closest human to me for so long,” sharing emotional memories of their childhood and how dance bonded them. She wrote about how their shared passion for dancing helped them through the difficult moments of their early lives in a small Midwestern town.

Ciccone followed Madonna to New York City in the early days of her career, eventually becoming her backup dancer and creative director for several of her iconic tours. Beyond his involvement in Madonna’s career, Christopher Ciccone forged his path as an interior designer, painter, and footwear designer. In 2008, he published the memoir ‘Life With My Sister Madonna’, which caused tension between the siblings, contributing to their years of silence.

Madonna revealed that despite their rift, the two reconciled after Ciccone’s cancer diagnosis. She expressed relief that he was no longer suffering and wrote, “There will never be anyone like him… I know he’s dancing somewhere.”