Madonna is more open than ever in remembering her brother, Christopher Ciccone, who passed away on October 4.
In a heartfelt post on her Instagram, Madonna remembered her brother for the bond they shared while dancing and how close they had become over the years.
“My brother Christopher is gone. He was the closest person to me for so long. It’s hard to explain our relationship. But it arose from the understanding that we were different and that we were different. “The association will cause us difficulties because we do not comply with status.” quo,” her post began.
“We held hands and danced during our crazy childhood. In fact, dance was a kind of super glue that bound us together. Discover dance in our small village. Thi Midwestern town saved me and then my brother came along, and that saved him.” same thing,” Madonna continued.
Madonna then shared that dancing became a safe space for her brother, who is gay, and how their shared love of dance allowed him to follow her to New York.
“My ballet teacher, also named Christopher- created a safe space for my brother Gay. A word that was not spoken or even whispered where we lived. Finally, when I had the courage to go to New York to become a dancer. My brother followed. And once again we held hands, and we danced through the madness of New York City! I devoured Art, Music and Movies like hungry animals of the AIDS epidemic,” she said.
In addition to “good taste,” he also has “a sharp tongue, which he sometimes uses against me but I always forgive him,” the “Like A Pray” singer added.
“He was in so much pain towards the end. Once again, we held hands. Closed our eyes and danced. Together. I’m glad he’s not suffering anymore. There will never be anyone like him. I know he’s dancing somewhere. There will never be anyone like him, I know he’s dancing somewhere,” her post concluded.
ABC reported that Ciccone died on October 4 from cancer at the age of 63.
“Christopher Ciccone passed away peacefully on October 4, surrounded by his husband and loved ones; surrounded by love. Like his siblings, Christopher grew up in Rochester, Michigan, where he grew up. His individuality and creativity both blossom to reveal an open artistic soul,” a statement to the store read.
Sun reports that Ciccone married British hairstylist Ray Thacker in 2016 and that he previously chronicled his relationship with Madonna in the book Life with my sister Madonna.
Madonna’s family is no stranger to recent tragedy. Her stepmother, Joan Ciccone, lost her battle with cancer late last month. Madonna and her brother also mourned the passing of their brother, Anthony, in 2023.
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