10:13 a.m., Pacific Time — It is said in Christopher’s obituary that he passed away in a calm and serene manner, accompanied by his spouse, Ray, and relatives and friends. In the obituary, it is said that Christopher’s devoted spouse stayed at his side during the last stages of the disease that would finally lead to his loss.
Christopher Ciccone, Madonna’s younger brother, has passed away, representing yet another member of Madonna’s family to pass away.
According to his representative, Madonna’s brother passed away on Friday in Michigan as a result of cancer.
Earlier this month, Madonna’s stepmother Joan Ciccone passed away following a struggle with a malignancy that was characterized as being highly aggressive. This is the second loss that has occurred within the same number of weeks for Madonna’s family.
Madonna and Christopher were together throughout the early stages of her career, and he was a well-known backup dancer for her. Christopher was also a member of Madonna’s dance team.
After completing his education, he went on to become Madonna’s show designer and backstage dresser. Additionally, he served as the art director for Madonna’s “Blonde Ambition” global tour.
Additionally, Christopher served as Madonna’s tour director for “The Girlie Show,” and he filmed music videos for both Tony Bennett and Dolly Parton.
A public spat between Madonna and Christopher, who also had a career as an interior designer, began in 2008, when Christopher criticized Madonna in his memoir, “Life With My Sister Madonna,” which went on to become a best seller in the New York Times.
Following their final reconciliation, he launched his own footwear brand in the year 2012.
