Christopher Ciccone, Madonna's Brother, Dies at 63

Christopher Ciccone, the younger brother of pop icon Madonna, has passed away at 63 after battling cancer. Madonna shared a heartfelt tribute on social media, recalling their close bond and the challenges they faced growing up as different individuals in a society that often marginalized them. Despite a tumultuous relationship, especially following the publication of his 2008 memoir 'Life with My Sister Madonna', they managed to reconnect in his final years. Christopher was not only a backup dancer for Madonna but also an accomplished artist, designer, and director, contributing significantly to her early career and other major artists' projects. Madonna emphasized the importance of dance in their lives, describing it as the 'superglue' that held them together through difficult times, including the AIDS epidemic. He is survived by his husband, Ray Thacker, whom he married in 2016.